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March 3, 20260 citations

On the lexicographic aspects of the 'Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps'

GSGilles-Maurice de Schryver

Key Points

  • The trilingual dictionary facilitates understanding language variation in Afrikaans, while addressing gaps in lexicographic resources.
  • During the webinar, G-M de Schryver emphasized key strengths of the 'Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps',' which needs further development.
  • Organized by the Ghent Center for Afrikaans, the event fosters collaboration among linguists interested in Afrikaans language studies.
  • The presentation underscores potential advancements in Afrikaans linguistics, guiding future research directions.

Abstract

During this webinar, which takes place on 18 May 2022, G-M de Schryver stresses the strong points of the 'Trilingual Dictionary of Kaaps', and also points out areas in need of further work. The title of the webinar is 'Kaaps, language variation and the future of Afrikaans', and is organised by the 'Ghent Center for Afrikaans and the Study of South Africa' (GAZ). The aim of GAZ is to coordinate the research activities with regard to linguistics and literature of the Afrikaans language. It brings together all researchers of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy of Ghent University with an interest in Afrikaans, the other languages of South Africa, and the linguistic and societal situation in South Africa. A vast number of associated members belong to universities all over the world.

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Gilles-Maurice de Schryver (2022) studied this question.

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