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[I want a drink] can mean...
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henh...@gmail.com
Apr 28, 2023, 3:26:52 PM4/28/23
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For the ambiguities below, is it the same in French, German, Spanish?
(or in those languages, do some ling. features exist
(not present in English) to distinguish some aspect ? )
A. [I want a drink] can mean:
(i'm thirsty) --- i want ANY drink. OR
i have a particular drink (cocktail) in mind.
B. (Mr.Monk says) [I know someone went through my desk.]
he doesn't know WHO did it. OR
he knows WHO did it (but didn't say it in that sentence).
(or in those languages, do some ling. features exist
(not present in English) to distinguish some aspect ? )
A. [I want a drink] can mean:
(i'm thirsty) --- i want ANY drink. OR
i have a particular drink (cocktail) in mind.
B. (Mr.Monk says) [I know someone went through my desk.]
he doesn't know WHO did it. OR
he knows WHO did it (but didn't say it in that sentence).
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