Conlangery Podcast cover image

Conlangery Podcast

Conlangery #53: Topicalization

Jun 4, 2012
01:07:25

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Having an OSV or OVS sentence structure is not illogical, just uncommon and can be challenging for learners to understand, but providing consistency and clear grammar rules can aid comprehension.
  • Focusing on action and excluding the subject in a language is acceptable and can influence grammar, as long as the structure remains consistent and logical within its own framework.

Deep dives

Logicality of OSV or OVS sentence structure

Having an OSV or OVS sentence structure is not illogical, just uncommon. It is perfectly fine to have a language with these word orders. The fact that the subject is often excluded does not pose any logical issues. However, it may be challenging for learners to understand the structure of the language, especially if there are no clear indicators of word order in the absence of the subject. Providing consistency in the language and explaining the grammar rules clearly can help make it easier for learners.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode