The Grammatical Function and Meaning of the Word /sI ̌a/ in Thai during Sukhothai Period
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The objective of this research article is to study the grammatical functions and meanings of the word /sǐa/ in Thai during Sukhothai period. The study applied qualitative research. Data were collected from Sukhothai’s inscription during 1800-1920 B.E. by using the data based on inscription in Thailand, especially Sukhothai Thai script. 48 theories used in the functional-typological linguistics are a framework for analysis.
The study found 4 grammatical functions and 4 meanings of this word. Firstly, transitive verbs with no object marker mean to run out. Next, transitive verbs representing domination mean be lost or taken away. Thirdly, helping verbs with past tense markers mean the past event. Finally, helping verbs with perfective aspect markers mean the event absolutely finished. In conclusion, the word /sǐa/ acts as both a content word and grammatical word, with each function of the word /sǐa/ having meanings related to the main meaning of the content word.
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