| Abstrakt: |
In this paper, I discuss the syntax of indefinite DPs in Jordanian Arabic (JA). I argue that in addition to the traditional definite vs indefinite DP split, there exists a third type of DPs headed by the cardinal numeral waaad (one), which functions as an indefinite specific marker when it occurs in prenominal position. I provide several arguments to show that waaad behaves similarly to other indefinite specific markers found in other languages such as English and Modern Hebrew. I put forward an analysis of waaad, where I show that waaad enters the derivation as the head of a classifier phrase, and that it ultimately raises to D. The data and analysis put forward in this paper further support the three-way split between definite, indefinite, and indefinite specific DPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
