A СOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NOMINAL SENTENCES IN ARABIC, ENGLISH, AND GERMAN: EXPLORING SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
Abstract
This study presents a comparative analysis of nominal sentences in Arabic, English, and German, focusing on their structural similarities and differences. Nominal sentences, which often lack a verb, play a crucial role in the syntax and semantics of these languages. By examining sentence construction, word order, and the presence or absence of copulas, the research highlights how each language expresses nominal ideas differently while sharing certain linguistic features. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-linguistic syntax and inform language teaching, translation, and linguistic theory.
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