The Intensifying Function of Modal Particles and Modal Elements in a Cross-Linguistic Perspective
The aim of this paper is to analyze the intensifying function of German modal particles and equivalent modal expressions in Croatian and English. Our hypothesis is that some modal particles in German and their functional equivalents in Croatian and English can express different degrees of intensity...
Main Authors: | Mia Batinić, Marijana Kresić, Anita Pavić Pintarić |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Croatian |
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Institut za hrvatski jezik i jezikoslovlje
2015-01-01
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Series: | Rasprave: Časopis Instituta za Hrvatski Jezik i Jezikoslovlje |
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Online Access: | http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/209329 |
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