The semantics and morphosyntax of tare "hurt/pain" in Koromu (PNG): Verbal and nominal contructions

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    Abstract

    This paper describes several emotion expressions in Koromu, a language of Papua New Guinea. As in other languages, emotions can be expressed by reference to body events and processes. Bodily images are used for common and pertinent emotion expressions in Koromu; the alternative grammatical constructions in which some of these expressions occur enable speakers to express varying emotions while still indicating that there are shared semantic components between the expressions. In addition, as the emotion expressions are examined and their meanings explicated, a number of universal concepts and components of meaning can be observed. A study of these language-specific expressions therefore contributes to a cross-linguistic understanding of the relationship between emotion and the body.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)253-271
    JournalInternational Journal of Language and Culture
    Volume1
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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