strukturavhengig

"Strukturavhengig" is a term used in the field of linguistics to describe a language or a linguistic feature that is dependent on the structure of the sentence in which it appears. This concept is particularly relevant in the study of syntax, which is the branch of linguistics that deals with the rules governing sentence structure.

In a strukturavhengig language, the meaning or function of a word or a phrase is determined by its position within the sentence. This is in contrast to a language that is not strukturavhengig, where the meaning or function of a word or phrase is primarily determined by its inherent properties, such as its part of speech or its morphological features.

Examples of strukturavhengig languages include many Native American languages, as well as some European languages like German and Dutch. In these languages, the word order can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence. For instance, in German, the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order is the most common, but other orders can also be used to convey different meanings or emphasis.

The concept of strukturavhengig is important in the study of language acquisition and language processing. It suggests that speakers of strukturavhengig languages must learn and process the rules governing word order, which can be a complex and challenging task. Additionally, it has implications for the design of language teaching materials and methods, as it highlights the importance of teaching and practicing sentence structure in addition to vocabulary and grammar.