Impersonal null-subjects in Icelandic and elsewhere
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Summary, in English
We study the properties of impersonal null-subjects, in particular in Icelandic, exploring the idea that such elements are constructed in syntax (rather than being lexical pronouns deleted in PF). In addition, we discuss the cross-linguistic distribution of impersonal null-subjects.
Publishing year
2009
Language
English
Pages
158-185
Publication/Series
Studia Linguistica
Volume
63
Issue
1
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Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Topic
- Languages and Literature
Keywords
- impersonal subjects
- Icelandic
- pro
- Swedish
Status
Published
Research group
- GRIMM
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 1467-9582