Linguistic unit «address»: the main aspects of linguistic study

The main aspects of linguistic study the language unit «address» in domestic and foreign linguistics are considered article. Different approaches to concept «address», structural functional features address, classification address based on status, situation participants communication, as well morphological semantic characteristics were considered. It was noted that when considering only an element syntactic structure huge number uses various situations is not taken into account. systemic-and-structural approach does take account social «addressee factor», which determines specificity most numerous diverse semantic, stylistic communicative-pragmatic terms group addresses – person (addressee, interlocutor). obvious richness diversity functions human-to-human far from being limited name addressee attraction his attention. There a need appeals aspect. Addresses will be integral part communication any country. Every nation, every culture hasits own traditionally established national forms addressing people. Without knowing specifics people country their misuse can lead awkward unpleasant may even offend interlocutor.