Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Portuguese possesses a rare grammatical quirk called mesoclisis, where pronouns are inserted directly into the middle of a verb (e.g., *dar-te-ei*). This article explores the linguistic history behind this "verb…
What do 'll in "we'll" and 's in "cat's" have in common? They are clitics—phonologically weak words that can't stand alone and must attach to a host. This post explores…