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Institute of the Estonian Language
2014-2024
University of Tartu
2013-2024
Uppsala University
2021-2023
University of Turku
2021-2022
While global patterns of human genetic diversity are increasingly well characterized, the languages remains less systematically described. Here, we outline Grambank database. With over 400,000 data points and 2400 languages, is largest comparative grammatical database available. The comprehensiveness allows us to quantify relative effects genealogical inheritance geographic proximity on structural world's evaluate constraints linguistic diversity, identify most unusual languages. An analysis...
Loloan Malay is an endangered indigenous language which also the identity of a minority Muslim community in Jembrana, West Bali. In midst strong Hindu influence Bali, people try to maintain their different linguistic and cultural heritage through oral traditions such as Burdah Ngelenggang—ritual performances presenting religious verse recitations accompanied by percussion performed during seven-month pregnancy. This study aimed explore how maintained Ngelenggang rituals. Data were collected...
Abstract This paper presents the Uralic Areal Typology Online (UraTyp 1.0), a typological dataset of 35 languages and total 360 features, mainly covering levels morphology, syntax, phonology. The features belong to two different datasets: 195 features’ definitions originate from Grambank (GB) database, developed for comparison world language typology, whereas 165 (UT) have been designed specifically describe variation within family. We present series analyses demonstrating its scope...
The present article considers change-of-state predicates in Livonian and their possible development into future copulas. focus is on the verbs īedõ ‘remain, stay; become’, sǭdõ ‘get; līdõ (synchronically a copula), but also tūlda ‘come’ lǟdõ ‘go’ are included for comparative purposes. results show that all five can be used expressing change of state, it depends particular verb underlying construction, whether conveying sense ‘become’ central or only marginal function. This study shows...

 The Finnic languages are often presented as an example of that use the present tense for expressing future. As generalizations about future time reference in have usually been made on basis Finnish and Estonian, this study concentrates other languages/language varieties, mainly Livonian, Tver Karelian, Veps, Votic. It examines verbs grammaticalized into future-marking devices at least to some extent. main focus is traced back Proto-Finnic root *lē- but their origin Proto- Finno-Ugric....
The present article studies the semantic functions and syntactic behaviour of past participle constructions in Livonian: līdõ ‘will be’ + active (APP) / passive (PPP) sǭdõ ‘get; become’ APP PPP. Parallels are drawn with corresponding other Southern Finnic languages, as well Northern Indo-European contact languages. main focus is on Livonian APP. Considering primary meaning element, time reference (future, past, or present), clause type (main subordinate), a distinction made between two...
While global patterns of human genetic diversity are increasingly well characterized, the languages remains less systematically described. Here we outline Grambank database. With over 400,000 data points and 2,400 languages, is largest comparative grammatical database available. The comprehensiveness allows us to quantify relative effects genealogical inheritance geographic proximity on structural world's evaluate constraints linguistic diversity, identify most unusual languages. An analysis...
This article offers a comparative analysis of several morphosyntactic and phonological features in the South Estonian language islands: Leivu, Lutsi, Kraasna. The objective is to give an overview distribution selected features, their (in)stability over time, discuss form use broader areal context. To achieve this goal, information was also included from closest cognate varieties (Estonian varieties, Courland Livonian Salaca Livonian) main contact (Latgalian, Latvian, Russian). data analysed...
Abstract The present paper analyses self-reflexive opinions of 33 Estonians about small talk; it is based on interviews carried out in 2020–2022. main topics covered the are what participants consider talk situations, how they feel such and kind bring up or avoid. While silent Finns Scandinavians appear literature almost as terms, research their behaviour has been scarce. reveals that although might see themselves silent, often need to break silence. As appears, result a failed attempt, but...
The present article studies the usage of Estonian verb jääda and Livonian īedõ in various grammatical constructions. Although both languages they can be attested to convey REMAIN CHANGE, there are differences their use depending on construction. Apart from Estonian, is shown function as a general change-of-state predicate. Whereas previously has been associated with negative change continuation, this study demonstrates that, more terms, one could speak about unexpectedness or difference...
Abstract The present article studies verbs that are used to convey change-of-state in the Finnic languages: “to come”, go”, remain/stay”, get”, “will be”, make/do”, and be born/give birth”. These polysemous core verbs, which can expected integrated constructions with (new) generalized grammatical meaning. As will shown, order typically they occur either mark goal source or leave both unmarked. In addition, change associated experiential, existential, possessive constructions, also enable...
Rahvusvaheline lingvistikaolümpiaad kutsuti ellu 2003. aastal. Eestis seati see sisse samal aastal tänu Renate Pajusalule, kes seda vedama asus. Siinne artikkel vaatabki tagasi 20-le lingvistikaolümpiaadi aastale ning rollile selles, tehes kaasteeliste pilgu läbi. Artiklis leiavad kajastust erinevad võistlusvoorud, aga ka olümpiaadi heaks tehtavad tegevused, nagu lingvistikalaagrid, koolikülastused ja lingvistikaseminarid. Ühtlasi ilmneb artiklist, et olümpiaad sellega seonduv on...
The objective of this article is to present the main findings research into Livonian syntax. As typical Finnic languages other than Estonian and Finnish, in past, syntax-related issues have received little attention. For instance, only scientific grammar Livonian, which was written German published 19th century, remains most comprehensive overview In recent times, however, interest has grown there are several separate studies on specific Furthermore, a contemporary reference will be few...
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Between 2018 and 2020 the Kipot ja kielet [Beakers Speakers] project (KiKi) collected a typological database of archaeological artefacts in Finland linguistic Uralic languages. Both datasets will be accessible through public online interface (URHIA) from 2021. The data help integrate Finnish- Uralic-speaking areas into global perspectives on human history.
änapäeva eesti kirjakeele verbi hakkama põhitähendused "Eesti keele seletava sõnaraamatu" (EKSS) järgi on seotud alguse väljendamisega: 1) 'mingi tegevuse juurde asuma, midagi alustama', 2) 'tekkima (aistingu, tunde, meeleolu vms puhul)', 3) 'mingisse ametisse, tööalale asuma', 4) 'algama, peale hakkama'.Lisaks tähendab ka 'millestki kinni haarama; kuhugi jääma'.Liivi vastel akkõ eristab "Liivi-eesti-läti sõnaraamat" (Viitso, Ern!treits 2012) tähendused 'hakata', 'haarata', 'näkata',...
Artikli eesmärgiks on anda teoreetiline ülevaade aja- ja aspektikategooriast ning siduda eesti aspektikäsitlusi maailma keeleteaduse vastavate uurimissuundadega. Ajakategooria puhul tuuakse välja selle deiktiline olemus ehk vajadus pidepunkti järele, näidatakse, kuidas lähtepunktist tulenevalt eristuvad absoluutne, relatiivne absoluut-relatiivne aeg. Seejärel tutvustatakse Hans Reichenbachi (1947) jooniste alusel üht võimalust, keelelist aega esitada graafiliselt: kujutatakse oleviku,...
Keele omandamine sõltub suuresti omandaja motivatsioonist, keskkonnast, kus toimub, ja sellest, millised emotsioonid keelega seostuvad. Artiklis analüüsime 32 eestlase intervjuudes esinenud meenutusi arvamusi võõrkeele omandamise kogemuste kohta. Intervjuud toimusid aastatel 2020–2021. Vastajad olid siis vanuses 9–73 aastat, mistõttu hõlmavad nende keeleomandamise kogemused pika perioodi alates 1960. aastatest. Vaatleme nii seda, mida inimesed on öelnud kooli võõrkeeleõpetuse kohta, kui ka...