Contextual Variation in Korean Evidentiality : A Corpus-Based Analysis of Genre, Register and Discourse
Contextual Variation in Korean Evidentiality: A Corpus-Based Analysis of Genre, Register and Discourse
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This study examines the distribution and usage of four Koreanevidential forms -n kes kath-, -n tus ha-, -na/ka po-, and –n moyangi- through acorpus-based analysis across genres, registers, and discourse types. Using threedifferent corpora, the study reveals that evidential choices are significantly influencedby formality, genre, and medium. -n kes kath- is the most prevalent in spoken discourse,commonly appearing in everyday conversations and informal speech. In contrast, -nmoyangi- and -n tus ha- are more frequent in formal written contexts, such as newspaperarticles and editorials, suggesting their association with cautious, measured languageuse. -na/ka po- is used predominantly in casual spoken discourse, functioning as a hedgeor to express uncertainty. These findings indicate that Korean evidentiality is sensitiveto the context in which it is used, with speakers and writers selecting specific forms toconvey degrees of certainty or speculation. The study’s insights highlight the pragmaticrole of evidential markers in Korean, offering a deeper understanding of how they helpmanage certainty and adapt language to different communicative needs. This researchprovides a foundation for further exploration of evidentiality across languages.
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This study examines the distribution and usage of four Koreanevidential forms -n kes kath-, -n tus ha-, -na/ka po-, and –n moyangi- through acorpus-based analysis across genres, registers, and discourse types. Using threedifferent corpora, the study reveals that evidential choices are significantly influencedby formality, genre, and medium. -n kes kath- is the most prevalent in spoken discourse,commonly appearing in everyday conversations and informal speech. In contrast, -nmoyangi- and -n tus ha- are more frequent in formal written contexts, such as newspaperarticles and editorials, suggesting their association with cautious, measured languageuse. -na/ka po- is used predominantly in casual spoken discourse, functioning as a hedgeor to express uncertainty. These findings indicate that Korean evidentiality is sensitiveto the context in which it is used, with speakers and writers selecting specific forms toconvey degrees of certainty or speculation. The study’s insights highlight the pragmaticrole of evidential markers in Korean, offering a deeper understanding of how they helpmanage certainty and adapt language to different communicative needs. This researchprovides a foundation for further exploration of evidentiality across languages.
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