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@proceedings{2408157, author = {Březina, Martin}, booktitle = {Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics (FASL 33)}, keywords = {clitics; clitic cluster; Old Czech; word order; syntax; phonology; prosody; SPI}, language = {eng}, title = {Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary}, year = {2024} }
TY - CONF ID - 2408157 AU - Březina, Martin PY - 2024 TI - Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary KW - clitics KW - clitic cluster KW - Old Czech KW - word order KW - syntax KW - phonology KW - prosody KW - SPI N2 - This paper examines the differences between syllabic and non-syllabic "be" auxiliaries in contemporary Slavic languages. Specifically, I investigate the positional differences of the second and third person singular forms (j)si -- s, and je(st) -- j in Old Czech texts. The analysis considers two perspectives: the position within the clause (second position or elsewhere) and the position within the clitic cluster (i.e., left or right relative to pronominal/reflexive clitics). Preliminary results indicate a significant difference in word order between the analyzed (non-)syllabic forms. The inability of the 3sg je(st) to occupy the position to the left of the pronominal/reflexive clitics is consistent with data from other (historical) Slavic languages and is attributed to the lack of movement from the base position of je(st) to a higher position (possibly the head of AgrsP), in contrast to other forms. The difference in clausal position requires further investigation. ER -
BŘEZINA, Martin. Exploring phonological and prosodic factors shaping the positional variability of the Old Czech be-auxiliary. In \textit{Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics (FASL 33)}. 2024.
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