Uses of the Word "lang"

Vocabulary flashcards covering the seven grammatical functions and uses of the word "lang" presented in the lecture.

lang

A term with seven distinct functions: expressing little value of something, limiting an action to a specific subject, limiting possession to a specific object, entrusting something to someone, and expressing a narrow focus of time, location, or action.

lang

only/just

lang (Function 1)

Expressing little value of something.

lang (Function 2)

Limiting an action to a specific subject.

lang (Function 3)

Limiting possession to a specific object.

lang (Function 4)

Entrusting something to someone.

lang (Function 5)

Expressing a narrow focus of time.

lang (Function 6)

Expressing a narrow focus of location.

lang (Function 7)

Expressing a narrow focus of action.