Copulae: meaning, definitions and examples
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copulae
[ หkษpjสleษช ]
grammar structure
A copula is a word used to connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement. In English, the most common copula is the verb 'to be', which links the subject with an adjective or another noun. Copulae can also refer to similar linking verbs in various languages, serving a similar function. In broader linguistic terms, copulae can influence the aspect and mood of a sentence.
Synonyms
connector, linking verb.
Examples of usage
- She is a teacher.
- They were happy.
- This book is interesting.
Translations
Translations of the word "copulae" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรณpulas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฌเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Kopulae
๐ฎ๐ฉ kopula
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฟัะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ kopuลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใใฅใฉ
๐ซ๐ท copules
๐ช๐ธ cรบpulas
๐น๐ท kopya
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํ๋ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจููุง
๐จ๐ฟ kopule
๐ธ๐ฐ kopuly
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ็ป่ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ kopule
๐ฎ๐ธ kรบpula
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฟัะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kopya
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรบpulas
Etymology
The term 'copula' originates from the Latin word 'copula', which means 'link' or 'tie'. It has been used in various grammatical discussions since the 16th century, primarily in the context of linking verbs within sentence structure. Linguists and grammarians have evolved the concept to encompass not only the traditional 'to be' forms but also various other verbs that serve a similar purpose across different languages. The term has become vital in the study of syntax and semantics, underscoring the relationship between various sentence components. Over time, the understanding of copulae has expanded to investigate how they impact meaning and sentence structure in diverse linguistic systems.