From colour adjective to degree modifier

The case of blå in Swedish

Authors

  • Carita Paradis Lund University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48148/ljes.v3i.23669

Abstract

This short contribution is concerned with the development of the colour adjective blå (blue) in Swedish and the underlying semantic conditions and mechanisms that have been favourable for the development of the new senses that have gained ground among speakers.

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Published

2022-06-01 — Updated on 2022-06-01