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- Language Family: Bantu
- Topic #1: Historical Linguistics
- Topic #2: Noun Classes
Evolution du système des classes nominales isangu (B42): Une lecture synchronique et diachronique des genres 5/2 et 9/10
Les différentes études sur les classes nominales de la langue isangu (Bantu B42, Gabon)
rapportent des curiosités très intéressantes dans la structuration des appariements 5/2 et 9/10, aussi bien dans l’organisation des appariements eux-mêmes que dans leur usage par les locuteurs. Le présent article, qui s’appuie sur les données citées dans diverses contributions, montre que ces appariements sont à une phase de leur évolution. Cette évolution va dans le sens de la réduction du nombre des classes du système.
The different studies of nominal classes in the Isangu language (Bantu B42, Gabon) reveal
some very interesting curiosities in the structure of the pairs 5/2 and 9/10, as much in the
organisation of the pairs themselves as in their usage by its speakers. The present article, which relies on data cited in different sources, shows that these pairs are at a stage in their evolution. This evolution is moving towards a reduction of the number of classes in the system.