Ditransitives in Germanic Languages

This volume brings together twelve empirical studies on ditransitive constructions in Germanic languages and their varieties, past present. Specifically, the includes contributions a wide variety of languages, including English, Dutch, German, but also Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, as well lesser-studied ones such Faroese. While first part focuses diachronic aspects, second showcases synchronic aspects relating to patterns. Methodologically, covers both experimental corpus-based studies. Questions addressed by papers are, among others, issues like cross-linguistic pervasiveness cognitive reality factors involved choice between different constructions, or differences similarities development ditransitives. The volume’s broad scope comparative perspective offers comprehensive insights into well-known phenomena furthers our understanding variation across same family.