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Prepositionpostposition is a linguistic term referring to a word that functions similarly to a preposition but appears after the noun or pronoun it modifies. This is in contrast to prepositions, which precede their object. While English primarily uses prepositions, some languages exhibit postpositions. For example, in Japanese, the particle ga, which marks the subject, functions as a postposition. Similarly, in Turkish, postpositions like için (for) follow the noun: kitap için (for the book). Some languages, like Hungarian, have a rich system of postpositions. The concept helps linguists understand the diverse ways grammatical relationships are expressed across languages. The presence or absence of postpositions can be a significant typological feature of a language. While rare in English, some archaic or dialectal forms might exhibit postpositional tendencies. The distinction between prepositions and postpositions is fundamental in the study of syntax and language typology.