| Title |
The haplology of by in Polish: synchrony and diachrony |
| Translation of Title |
Haplologia by w języku polskim: synchronia i diachronia. |
| Authors |
Holvoet, Aksel |
| DOI |
10.17651/POLON.45.6 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Polonica.. Krakow : Institute of Polish Language. 2025, vol. 45, p. 107-121.. ISSN 0137-9712. eISSN 2545-045X |
| Keywords [eng] |
haplology ; complementiser ; subjunctive ; irrealis ; mood marker |
| Abstract [eng] |
In this article, it is argued that the use of the segment by as (part of) a complementiser in Old and Modern Polish is an instance of haplology. It performs the dual function of complementiser and subjunctive mood marker. This assumption provides an elegant solution to the problems attendant on the interpretation of the verb forms occurring in complement and subordinate clauses introduced by by, żeby, aby etc. Additionally, it contributes to a correct understanding of another diachronic and descriptive problem, that of że-support in the past tense in modern colloquial Polish. This phenomenon finds a simple explanation on the assumption it is a haplology, and may serve as an important piece of evidence for its correctness. |
| Published |
Krakow : Institute of Polish Language |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2025 |
| CC license |
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