lokutionaarinen
Lokutionaarinen is a Finnish term that translates to "locutionary" in English. It is derived from the Latin word "locutio," which means "speech" or "talk." In the context of linguistics and philosophy of language, the term is used to describe the literal or conventional meaning of an utterance, as opposed to its illocutionary or perlocutionary force.
The concept of lokutionaarinen was popularized by the British philosopher J.L. Austin in his seminal work "How
The locutionary act refers to the actual utterance itself, including its phonetic, syntactic, and semantic aspects.
In contrast, the illocutionary act refers to the intended function of the utterance, such as making a
Understanding the lokutionaarinen aspect of language is crucial for effective communication, as it forms the basis