Abstract
This article considers the identification and classification of salient Aktionsart properties in Anindilyakwa (Gunwinyguan, Australia). Through examining the grammatically permissible (and impermissible) distribution and co-occurrence of various temporal adverbials and morpho-syntactic structures, I identify key Aktionsart properties exhibited in Anindilyakwa. I demonstrate that the properties of dynamism and atomicity are particularly important to consider in this language, while telicity is less prominent. The detailed description and analysis of Aktionsart properties in this article contributes towards a more nuanced understanding of the aspectuo-temporal system of Anindilyakwa. In addition, it provides novel perspectives with which to consider cross-linguistic aspectuo-temporal research, particularly with a focus on smaller-scale, under-described languages.
Highlights
This article provides an in-depth examination of Aktionsart properties in Anindilyakwa (Gunwinyguan), the language of the Groote Eylandt archipelago, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia
Research into Aktionsart[1] has a long and rich history in the philosophic and linguistic literature, the vast majority of this research has been heavily biased towards a handful of widely-spoken, global languages
The intersection between lexical properties of the verbal complex (i.e., Aktionsart) and the system of inflectional marking of the verb is integral to TAM expression in Anindilyakwa
Summary
This article provides an in-depth examination of Aktionsart properties in Anindilyakwa (Gunwinyguan), the language of the Groote Eylandt archipelago, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia. Anindilyakwa ibsbyayoGovvueernr1w14i40n0y0gpupeaoenoppllelaenagnanuddaigsiesosonpneoeokfoefnthtohenefetfwheweAGAuroustosrtarelaiElainyanlalanlnadngtguauargacgheseipssetslit-lilllbbeieninggacaqcquuirierdedbbyy ago, east Arnhem Lacnhcdhil,idlNdreronern.t3h.3ern Territory (see Figure 1). It is a vibrant language, spoken by over 1400 people and is one of the few Australian languages still being acquired by children.[3]
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