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What is Bangla "to" vs German "doch" Analysis about?

This document compares the Bangla discourse particle "to" and the German discourse particle "doch". It finds that both particles share several syntactic and semantic properties despite being in distant Indo-European languages. Specifically, it notes that both particles can function as either free-standing adverbs or clitic-like elements attached to a host. It also discusses how both particles can convey meanings like sequencing, interrogation, emphasis of truth, and reminding the listener of something assum

Author

Mehedi Al Masud

Language

EN