kolokációs

Kolokációs refers to the tendency for certain words to appear together more frequently than would be expected by chance. These word combinations are called collocations. For example, in English, "strong coffee" is a common collocation, whereas "powerful coffee" sounds less natural to native speakers, even though "powerful" and "strong" are synonyms. Collocations are a fundamental aspect of natural language use and understanding.

The study of collocations, known as collocation analysis, is important in linguistics, lexicography, and natural language processing. Lexicographers often include common collocations in dictionaries to help learners use words more appropriately. In language learning, mastering collocations is crucial for achieving fluency and idiomaticity, as it allows speakers and writers to sound more natural and less like they are translating from their native language.

Collocations can be fixed or semi-fixed. Fixed collocations are highly predictable and often have a single, well-established meaning, like "kick the bucket." Semi-fixed collocations allow for some variation, such as "make a decision" or "take a decision," where the verb choice is specific to the noun. The recognition and use of collocations are key indicators of advanced language proficiency.