[Lingtyp] Making a cross-linguistic database of constructions

[JOO, Ian [Student]]

Dear all,

I am thinking about making a cross-linguistic database consisting of the morphosyntactic structures of a set of common constructions across different languages.
Below is a set of constructions and their structures in Korean and Mandarin, as an example.
I have added numbers to multiple elements (N1, N2…) to label them consistently across different languages. (For example the N1 in Korean causative and the N1 in Mandarin causative both refer to the causer)
“A|B” means A or B. X refers to an element that is variable but required (for example V-X means that the verb needs some kind of suffix). The parentheses mean optional.
By compiling a database like this I aim to measure the distance between the morphosyntactic structures of different languages.
In case where a language has no corresponding construction, e. g. no passive construction, the slot would be left blank.
In case where a language has more than one structures for a construction, then I will insert more than one structures (hence the number column).
The database would include one example for each structure in interlinear gloss as well.
I would greatly appreciate your opinion on the feasibility of this plan, whether this can be something compiled in a meaningful sense.

[cid:FCA076946E3B4E2E92B7B848E52EF139]

From Hong Kong,
Ian


[https://www.polyu.edu.hk/emaildisclaimer/PolyU_Email_Signature.jpg]

Disclaimer:

This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and notify the sender and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (the University) immediately. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

The University specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through University E-mail Facilities. Any views and opinions expressed are only those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the University and the University accepts no liability whatsoever for any losses or damages incurred or caused to any party as a result of the use of such information.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://listserv.linguistlist.org/pipermail/lingtyp/attachments/20210620/7cab4b6d/attachment.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: ?????????? 2021-06-20 ???? 4.45.38.png
Type: image/png
Size: 201617 bytes
Desc: ?????????? 2021-06-20 ???? 4.45.38.png
URL: <http://listserv.linguistlist.org/pipermail/lingtyp/attachments/20210620/7cab4b6d/attachment.png>