Seediq Language - Word Classes

Word Classes

Teruku Seediq has 11 word classes (Tsukida 2005:295).

Open classes
  • Nouns
  • Verbs
  • Adjectives
Closed classes
  • Numerals
  • Personal pronouns
  • Deictics
  • Adverbs
  • Conjunctives
  • Prepositions
  • Interjections
  • Sentence final particles

Like many other Formosan and Philippine languages, Seediq nouns and verbs behave similarly. Adjectives can be considered as a subcategory of verbs.

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