Some Considerations Regarding the Case System of the Preposition “contra” (Against)
Some Considerations Regarding the Case System of the Preposition “contra” (Against)
Author(s): Cristina Corla (Hanţ)Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: preposition; case; synthetic expression of the case; analytic expression of the case; cancellation of the case
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to examine the behaviour of the preposition “contra” (against) in the Romanian language. Being able to generate a syntactical group, the analysed preposition can govern a nominal on which it imposes case, word order and the use of the article. We will take a closer look at the situations when the prepositional scheme does not work anymore and the prepositional system of genitive is blocked. We will insist upon the interpretation solutions for an unusual structure – the association of “contra” (against) with the functional preposition “a” (of).
Journal: Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies
- Issue Year: 5/2014
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 103 - 110
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
