Structure and Function of the Arabic Verb

This research explores the morpho-syntax and semantics of the Arabic verb, bridging semantic and syntactic analyses in a comprehensive study.

This volume presents a comprehensive corpus-based study focused on the morpho-syntax and semantics of the Arabic verb. Structure and Function of the Arabic Verb delves into the complexities of verbal grammatical categories, examining how they can be analyzed from both semantic-pragmatic and syntactic perspectives. The research aims to bridge the gap between these two approaches, providing a detailed exploration of Taxis, Aspect, Tense, and Modality in Standard Arabic.

The study highlights fundamental theoretical concerns that are common to both schools of thought, revealing the intricate relationship between semantic structures and syntactic representations. Maher Bahloul's findings demonstrate that the essential components of the Arabic verbal system, specifically the Perfect and Imperfect forms, are systematically distinguished by their invariant semantic features in a markedness relation. This insight contributes to a deeper understanding of the Arabic verb's structure and its functional implications.

Ultimately, this research proposes that the syntactic derivation of both verbal and nominal clauses is influenced by the specification of verbal categories and their feature values. This perspective provides a well-founded explanation for a long-standing debate within the field of Arabic linguistics. Structure and Function of the Arabic Verb is accessible and engaging, making it a valuable resource for both specialists and students interested in Arabic language and syntax.