The Dialectic Of Time In Modern Arabic Linguistics Discourse
Abstract
This research aims to reveal the dialogue of modern Arabian Grammarians about time and its representations in Arabic grammar. Using new findings of general linguistics field, this dialogue reflects vast efforts of reconstructions and developments of Arabic grammar in particular tense and aspect. It is descriptive research that explains some significant ideas and thought produced by modern Arabian grammarians such as Tammam Hassan, Mahdi al-Makhzumi, Yusuf Malik al-Muthallibi, and Ibrahim as-Samirra’i, primarily selected for their outstanding studies and discoveries on the topics. The data are collected from their books, processed and analyzed by comparing one work to another. Early results show that expression of time or temporal act is signified by numerous grammatical and lexical means covering verbs, verb phrase, and nouns, and considering negative, positive, and affirmative sentences.
Keywords: Modern Arabic Grammar, Tense, Aspect.
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