Iṭba‘- Reduplication and the Subtleties of Meaning in the Arabic Language Iṭba‘ Cover Image

فنُّ الإتباعِ ودقَّةُ المعنَى في اللُّغةِ العربيَّةِ
Iṭba‘- Reduplication and the Subtleties of Meaning in the Arabic Language Iṭba‘

Author(s): Yusuf AKÇAKOCA
Subject(s): Phonetics / Phonology, Syntax, Philology, Rhetoric
Published by: Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi
Keywords: Arabic Language and Rhetoric; Itba‘; Duplication; Reinforcement; Emphasis;

Summary/Abstract: As in all languages, there are various structures in the syntax in Arabic. Some of these structures are about phonetic and some are about syntax. In this study, the subject of iṭba‘, which takes place in the syntax structure form in Arabic, is discussed. First of all, the phenomenon of iṭba‘, which consists of bringing a second word to reinforce the first word in terms of meter and rhyme, has been examined in terms of its use in Arabic. The expression “Hasanun basanun” in Arabic can be given as an example of iṭba'. In this example, it can be said that the second word, basanun, was introduced to emphasize the word hasenun and also adds a phonetic form to the sentence. In this context, it is possible to say that the main benefit of iṭba‘ is decoration and reinforcement. This subject, which is discussed under the title of "reduplication" with various parts in Turkish, has not been mentioned in terms of Turkish language in the study. The classical period usages of iṭba‘ examples are mostly discussed. As a matter of fact, most of them are out of circulation in the modern period. However, it is possible to encounter this type of usage in literary texts.

  • Issue Year: 8/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 1-30
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Arabic
Toggle Accessibility Mode