COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ĐANG INDICATOR AND -TEIRU STRUCTURE: AN ASPECTUAL PERSPECTIVE
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Abstract
This study examines the Vietnamese indicator “đang” and the Japanese structure “-teiru,” both expressing the imperfective aspect, through descriptive and comparative linguistic methods, highlighting the similarities and differences between these two grammatical units.Findings reveal that “đang” indicates ongoing actions and denotes a limited or temporary situation, whereas “-teiru” encompasses ongoing actions, resultant states, habits, and experiences. While both can apply to dynamic and static situations, “-teiru” extends to certain static verbs denoting cognitive states and situational characteristics, unlike “đang.” These distinctions highlight nuanced differences in aspectual differences in aspectual expression and suggest promising directions for future research into situational categories in Vietnamese and Japanese linguistics.
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aspect category, imperfective aspect, indicator “đang”, situation, structure “-teiru”
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