Circumlocution in Tok Pisin

By Konrad Radomyski

This study analyzes circumlocutions in Tok Pisin using a corpus from Wantok Niuspepa. It examines their frequency, structure, origins, and meanings. The study identifies 351 circumlocutions, influenced by English and local languages, shaped by metonymy and metaphor. The findings highlight their significance in Tok Pisin's evolving lexicon.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631939914
• ISBN13: 9783631939918
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"