| Abstrakt: |
This study undertakes a comprehensive comparative analysis of the lexical case systems within the context of Standard Khasi, War Khasi, and War Jaiñtia, spoken in the northeastern region of India. While these varieties share syntactic structures, they diverge significantly in terms of phonological and morphological features from the standard language. The study focuses on the ten lexical cases that are inherent to these languages: nominative, accusative, dative, ablative, instrumental, locative, allative, comitative, genitive, and vocative. By delving into the forms, functions, and syntactic roles of these cases, the article uncovers the intricate linguistic complexities that distinguish these varieties while offering insights into their shared linguistic features. By analyzing phonological and morphological variations between the two varieties and Standard Khasi, this article showcases the influence of these differences on case systems. It then proceeds to explore the shared syntactic framework that surpasses these variations, highlighting the underlying syntactic structures that facilitate effective communication across the varieties. The crux of this study lies in the comparative analysis of the ten lexical cases, shedding light on both similarities and contrasts in their usage, thus contributing to the broader understanding of linguistic typology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
