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Problems of affixal word formation of the Kalmyk noun in the 18th century

Abstract

With evidence from official correspondence of the 18th century, the work attempts to reveal and analyze affixal word formation of the Kalmyk noun during the corresponding period. Derivative nouns are mainly formed from verbs and nouns by means of suffixes. Depending upon the meanings of the source verb / noun and the word formative suffix, such nouns can have most diverse meanings. Kalmyk affixal word formation is not same in various times. It changes as the language develops, experiences significant changes which influences the stock of suffixes, their meanings, productivity and phonetic appearances. 

About the Authors

N.  Asirova

Russian Federation

Ph.D. in Philology (Candidate of Philological Sciences), Associate Professor (Elista)



E.  Bembeev
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS (Elista)
Russian Federation

Ph.D. in Philology (Candidate of Philological Sciences), Senior Research Associate



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Asirova N., Bembeev E. Problems of affixal word formation of the Kalmyk noun in the 18th century. Mongolian Studies. 2016;8(1):210-226. (In Russ.)

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