Explanation: Semantics is like being a word detective. It’s about figuring out what words and sentences really mean. Imagine words as puzzle pieces, and semantics helps us understand how these pieces fit together to make sense.
Example: Think of the word “run.” It can mean dashing in a race or managing a business. Semantics helps us know which “run” is meant based on the words around it. In “She runs a company,” it’s not a track but managing a business.
Meaning:
Explanation: Meaning is the message words carry. It’s not just what a word is on paper; it’s what it brings to your mind and heart. It’s like the difference between saying something and really getting what someone is trying to tell you.
Example: Take the word “fire.” Its meaning isn’t just flames; it can mean getting rid of someone from a job or feeling passion. So, when someone says, “He got fired up about the project,” it’s not about flames but being super excited and passionate. Meaning adds flavor to words!
In simple terms, “semantic” relates to the meaning of words or symbols in language. It’s about understanding and interpreting the significance behind the expressions we use. For example, the semantic difference between “happy” and “joyful” lies in the nuanced shades of positive emotions they convey.
for example
Child and Kid:
-A child is a neutral and formal term for a young person.
-Kid is a more informal and casual term for the same, often used in everyday conversation.
“meaning” refers to the significance or interpretation conveyed by words, symbols, or expressions. It involves the understanding of concepts and communication.
For example
-in the phrase “green apple,” the meaning is the specific type of apple that is green in color
-in the word “Bank,” the meaning can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river, showcasing multiple meanings.
Good explanation. The examples of ‘happy/sad’ and ‘yes/no’ are perfect illustrations of antonymous pairs. I think antonyms can help us express contrasting ideas and add depth to our language. It’s interesting how lexical semantic relations like synonymy and antonymy contribute to expanding our vocabulary and enhancing communication.
Explanation: When language experts or linguists look at a language, they focus on the words, sentences, and structures of that language. The language being studied is known as the ‘object language’. It is the ‘topic’ under examination.
Example: Consider the French sentence “Le chien mange.” This sentence is in the object language if a researcher is analyzing French sentence structure.
Metalanguage –
Explanation: In simple terms, metalanguage is what we use when talking about another language. This means using specific terms and ideas when studying how language works. For instance, when language experts analyze how a language is structured or what words mean, they use metalanguage.
Example: The researcher might then describe this sentence in English, saying, “In this sentence, ‘Le chien’ is the subject, and ‘mange’ is the verb in present tense.” Here, English is the metalanguage used to explain the grammatical structure of the French (object language) sentence.
Semantics refers to the study of meaning in language. It is associated with understanding how words, phrases, and sentences carry meaning, and how people interpret and understand language. Semantics explores the relationships between words and their meanings. For example, the meaning of “Can you pass the salt?” may depend on the context, it could be a request or a challenge depending on the tone and situation.
Derivation involves the addition of prefixes or suffixes to a base word to create a new word with a different meaning or belonging to a different word class for example turning a noun into a verb or an adjective. For example, the word “happy” through derivation, we can create the adjective “unhappy” by adding the prefix “un-” to indicate the opposite meaning. In this case, “happy” means a positive state of emotion, while “unhappy” is contrary, signifying a negative state.
Semantics is about the meaning of words. It actually definition of that word.
You have the word swim the definition of swim is the action of moving through water with your arms and legs.
Pragmatics deals with the meaning of language in context. It more about social cues and your tone.
For example someone says isn’t it cold in here, they might be hinting for you to close to window so they won’t be cold.
Systematic helps us, understand the literal meaning of the word and pragmatics helps us understand the meaning in context.
Semantics:
Semantics is a branch of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words, phrases, sentences, and texts. It is divided into several sub branches each focusing on different aspects of meaning. Examples of these sub branches are Formal Semantics, Lexical Semantics and Conceptual Semantics. Formal Semantics focuses on the logical aspects of meaning and deals with concepts such as making things make sense. Lexical Semantics focuses on how words relate to each other and how they contribute to the meanings of sentences, this is where we get our synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. Conceptual Semantics focuses on the cognitive structure of meaning, basically how our minds organize and understand the meanings of words and sentences.
Metalanguage:
Metalanguage is the language in which the truth conditions of the proposition are expressed by the sentence language. In other words, the language used to describe the object language. For example, in English grammar, terms like “noun”, “verb”, “adjective” are part of the metalanguage used to talk about the English language.
On Unit 5 i learned about…
Segmatics and Pragmatics, they both deal with the study of meaning, but their focus is different. SEGMATICS is the meaning of words, phrases, sentences and how some elements convey information. For example, the word DOG would involve the understanding of an animal with 4 legs, or HUMANS, we know we are referring to people, just like you and me. However, PREGMATICS deals with the use of how certain situations or context contributes to meaning. For example, someone ask “could you please close the window? The speaker is making a
Olive request for the listener. Or if someone ask you Can you please pass me the salt?
In conclusion, Segmatics is the analysis of a word itself while PREGMATICS explore how the meaning is use in a sentence.
Semantics is made up of several different branches and is known as the interpretation of words and sentence structure. It plays a large factor in how we comprehend reading, understand other people, and understand context. For example, if someone were to ask for a ‘writing utensil’, another person may conclude they need a pen.
Metalanguage is a language used for talking about and analyzing language itself. When we are able to realize something wrong with a sentence, it prompts us to speak about it and further scrutinize it. ‘Verb’, ‘adjective’, and ‘noun’ are all words used to talk about language.
Metalanguage: a language that describes or talks about language itself. It’s a tool used to discuss, and analyze, aspects of language
Pragmatics: is a branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the study of meaning in context. It focuses on how context influences language interpretation beyond the literal meaning.
Semantics:
Explanation: Semantics is like being a word detective. It’s about figuring out what words and sentences really mean. Imagine words as puzzle pieces, and semantics helps us understand how these pieces fit together to make sense.
Example: Think of the word “run.” It can mean dashing in a race or managing a business. Semantics helps us know which “run” is meant based on the words around it. In “She runs a company,” it’s not a track but managing a business.
Meaning:
Explanation: Meaning is the message words carry. It’s not just what a word is on paper; it’s what it brings to your mind and heart. It’s like the difference between saying something and really getting what someone is trying to tell you.
Example: Take the word “fire.” Its meaning isn’t just flames; it can mean getting rid of someone from a job or feeling passion. So, when someone says, “He got fired up about the project,” it’s not about flames but being super excited and passionate. Meaning adds flavor to words!
I like your examples, they help me to get a better understanding
I like your example of how you used the word run.
Your explanation was very clear
In simple terms, “semantic” relates to the meaning of words or symbols in language. It’s about understanding and interpreting the significance behind the expressions we use. For example, the semantic difference between “happy” and “joyful” lies in the nuanced shades of positive emotions they convey.
for example
Child and Kid:
-A child is a neutral and formal term for a young person.
-Kid is a more informal and casual term for the same, often used in everyday conversation.
“meaning” refers to the significance or interpretation conveyed by words, symbols, or expressions. It involves the understanding of concepts and communication.
For example
-in the phrase “green apple,” the meaning is the specific type of apple that is green in color
-in the word “Bank,” the meaning can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river, showcasing multiple meanings.
I like how your explanation is clear and in dept.Easy to understand.
Great examples they are helpful for me to understand better!
Lexical semantic relations
Synonymy are words that means the same thing or sound similar.
For instance we have run/rush or sleep or doze.
Antonymy is the exact opposite of synoymy. Words that have exact opposite meaning.
For instance happy/sad or yes/no.
Good explanation. The examples of ‘happy/sad’ and ‘yes/no’ are perfect illustrations of antonymous pairs. I think antonyms can help us express contrasting ideas and add depth to our language. It’s interesting how lexical semantic relations like synonymy and antonymy contribute to expanding our vocabulary and enhancing communication.
Object language –
Explanation: When language experts or linguists look at a language, they focus on the words, sentences, and structures of that language. The language being studied is known as the ‘object language’. It is the ‘topic’ under examination.
Example: Consider the French sentence “Le chien mange.” This sentence is in the object language if a researcher is analyzing French sentence structure.
Metalanguage –
Explanation: In simple terms, metalanguage is what we use when talking about another language. This means using specific terms and ideas when studying how language works. For instance, when language experts analyze how a language is structured or what words mean, they use metalanguage.
Example: The researcher might then describe this sentence in English, saying, “In this sentence, ‘Le chien’ is the subject, and ‘mange’ is the verb in present tense.” Here, English is the metalanguage used to explain the grammatical structure of the French (object language) sentence.
Semantics refers to the study of meaning in language. It is associated with understanding how words, phrases, and sentences carry meaning, and how people interpret and understand language. Semantics explores the relationships between words and their meanings. For example, the meaning of “Can you pass the salt?” may depend on the context, it could be a request or a challenge depending on the tone and situation.
Derivation involves the addition of prefixes or suffixes to a base word to create a new word with a different meaning or belonging to a different word class for example turning a noun into a verb or an adjective. For example, the word “happy” through derivation, we can create the adjective “unhappy” by adding the prefix “un-” to indicate the opposite meaning. In this case, “happy” means a positive state of emotion, while “unhappy” is contrary, signifying a negative state.
Semantics is about the meaning of words. It actually definition of that word.
You have the word swim the definition of swim is the action of moving through water with your arms and legs.
Pragmatics deals with the meaning of language in context. It more about social cues and your tone.
For example someone says isn’t it cold in here, they might be hinting for you to close to window so they won’t be cold.
Systematic helps us, understand the literal meaning of the word and pragmatics helps us understand the meaning in context.
Semantics:
Semantics is a branch of linguistics that deals with the meaning of words, phrases, sentences, and texts. It is divided into several sub branches each focusing on different aspects of meaning. Examples of these sub branches are Formal Semantics, Lexical Semantics and Conceptual Semantics. Formal Semantics focuses on the logical aspects of meaning and deals with concepts such as making things make sense. Lexical Semantics focuses on how words relate to each other and how they contribute to the meanings of sentences, this is where we get our synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. Conceptual Semantics focuses on the cognitive structure of meaning, basically how our minds organize and understand the meanings of words and sentences.
Metalanguage:
Metalanguage is the language in which the truth conditions of the proposition are expressed by the sentence language. In other words, the language used to describe the object language. For example, in English grammar, terms like “noun”, “verb”, “adjective” are part of the metalanguage used to talk about the English language.
Great definition and examples!
On Unit 5 i learned about…
Segmatics and Pragmatics, they both deal with the study of meaning, but their focus is different. SEGMATICS is the meaning of words, phrases, sentences and how some elements convey information. For example, the word DOG would involve the understanding of an animal with 4 legs, or HUMANS, we know we are referring to people, just like you and me. However, PREGMATICS deals with the use of how certain situations or context contributes to meaning. For example, someone ask “could you please close the window? The speaker is making a
Olive request for the listener. Or if someone ask you Can you please pass me the salt?
In conclusion, Segmatics is the analysis of a word itself while PREGMATICS explore how the meaning is use in a sentence.
Semantics is made up of several different branches and is known as the interpretation of words and sentence structure. It plays a large factor in how we comprehend reading, understand other people, and understand context. For example, if someone were to ask for a ‘writing utensil’, another person may conclude they need a pen.
Metalanguage is a language used for talking about and analyzing language itself. When we are able to realize something wrong with a sentence, it prompts us to speak about it and further scrutinize it. ‘Verb’, ‘adjective’, and ‘noun’ are all words used to talk about language.
Nice way in summarizing the definition. I like how clear your explanation was.
Metalanguage: a language that describes or talks about language itself. It’s a tool used to discuss, and analyze, aspects of language
Pragmatics: is a branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the study of meaning in context. It focuses on how context influences language interpretation beyond the literal meaning.