Zhainagul A.Kussainova
– Astana, Kazakhstan
MODAL MEANING OF THE ASSUMPTION, POSSIBILITY AND
PROBABILITY IN SYNTAX
For definition of modal meaning of the assumption and probability we
can unite interrogative, incentive and declarative sentences in one course.
The presumable
meaning in the declarative sentence originates from semantic meaning of a
"presumable" verb and it is completed with synonymic succession. For
example: Ulzhan was not pleasant with
the son's behavior. But herself she has decided: Likely hesitates (M.A.). Here
the meaning of probability is transferred by a modal word «øûғàð - likely» and is fixed by a verb «áàéëàғàí - have decided».
In the collected
examples we can see, that the narrative-presumable meaning basically is
transferred through suffixes of a participle «-ap,-ep». The specified suffixes with attributes of future time
peculiar to them, referring to the future action, strengthen modal meaning of
the information. For example: Ìay be I will have a
food (G.M.). Probably, tomorrow they will arrive (Colloquial). Considering on the
using of times, I.R.Galperin concludes: «unreality
of events, the facts, characters, attitudes is shown especially brightly in the
writer's access with time and spatial categories » [1, 121].
Suffixes of future
time «-ap,-ep» is operated in a
semantic link with a postposition «-ay»
systematize modal meanings of the assumption and probability in declarative
sentences. The analyzed conclusions can be fixed a following example: You suffered innocently, therefore, it
is possible, and you will return your place (AC).
Comparing examples,
between derivatives from suffixes «-ap,-ep»
modal words «øûғàð, áîëàð, æàðàð» and analyzed
before «қàëàð» it is possible to notice external similarity, but in
the use they have different meanings. At these modal words grammatical role and
semantic functions are different. Though suffixes of a participle concern
future time, but their use in future time is not concrete. For example, in the
following sentence the idea of the person is connected with present time: May be, on mind of the girl came ideas,
how it has ended then (A.Í.). In this structure of a word «øûғàð,
áîëàð» activate the assumption of the
person. For example: Likely he is
older for 4-5 years (A.H.). Likely he wanted to tell that now you have not
awards and medals on a breast (A.H.). In such sentences the
probability of actions of the person now, instead of assume performance of
action in the future is specified. In these sentences it is possible to see
modal meaning of a narration and the assumption made by means of modal words «øûғàð,
æàðàð».
I want to note that
the words, formed by means of suffixes «-ap,-ep»,
are distinguished with active volatility of modal meaning in the use. For
example: If the escort is
strengthened, them (probably) about twenty QK.T.). Probably, by his quickness
of wit he already find out my ideas (A.H.). But the given cases
of change of modal meaning are not identical. After carefully analysis, we see,
that modal words «øûғàð, áîëàð» in the use give
meaning of the assumption or a guess, and auxiliary «æàðàð» in the sentence displays modal meaning of doubt. One
more moment to which it is necessary to pay attention: strong influence on a
role modal words «øûғàð, áîëàð» in the sentence is
made with interrogative intonation with the ending of the second person. For
example in the sentence: «Cease, most
likely its not you?» (A.N,) is more expressed the doubtful modal
meaning of the person, than meaning of the assumption or probability.
In the declarative
sentence modal words «øûғàð» and parentheses
can use together, and so that adding modal meaning. For example: «May be, he did it out of pity for me »
(A.P.). In this case the prepositive pause in the beginning of the sentence
and intensity in the end of the sentence just the same adds modal meaning.
Intonation of a pronunciation assigns modal meaning of the assumption, so
allocates and strengthens of opinion of the person's means.
In modal
construction the words «ñèÿқòû
- similarly to, it is similar»,
«òәð³çä³- it seems» are a basis or dominant of
formation of modal meaning of the assumption or probability. In following
sentences without modal «ñèÿқòû» we hear modal meaning of
confidence. «Abay already something has solved. It is clear that he trains a golden eagle!». But
after adding «ñèÿқòû» varies both semantics, and intonation of a
pronunciation of the sentence. «It
seems, Abay already something has solved»
(M.A.). «It seems, that he
trains a golden eagle!}} (G.M.). «Similar it prepares for that Amam}
(G.M.). As modal-time lexical structures together with complex
verbs, modal words «òè³ñ - should, it is
necessary, follows», «ìүìê³í - it is possible, it is possible» strengthen modal
meaning of the assumption. For example: Just about should come (S.D.).
In a context if the
information stands out from the third person that declarative sentence accepts
meaning of the assumption or probability. That is, the information is received
from someone, accuracy of the information is not confirmed. For example: Should
be, bai had driven away hidden cattle from an aul (G.M.). If competent people
speak the truth: «Nugiman is ashamed to appear to people. He had strongly
slapped a door, in which he will return » (K.Zh.). People speak, from
for a long time it was such
is the custom (M.A.). Active use of the third person with a
postposition is developed modal meaning of the assumption and probability.
In following
examples we can see different role of a postposition «-ғîé». «Where is he going?
He want to inform the red house» (HE.). Here the modal meaning changes
a verb «áåðìåêø³», and the postposition «-ғîé» forms modal meaning of the assumption and
probability.
From these examples
follows that the parentheses formed of modal words can allot modal meaning of
probability and the assumption. Before analyzing this part of modal meaning, we
must consider a role of parentheses in the sentence.
In the first used
simple parentheses. Certainly,
kindness is from a teacher (A. T.).
Probably, we go to one regiment (A. T.). May be, mankind is like as child
(A.T.) Last war, last truth now have turned to a myth, in which one trusts
another don't, who knows, maybe therefore Zardan does not like to speak about
it (A. T.).
In the second used
complex parentheses. Who knows,
maybe it would need then! (S.M.). Though..., God forbid... maybe they
are divorced (A.T.). Most likely, I had fallen from the horse, for certain,
since the childhood I couldn't gallop, so that's the stuff to me (A. T).
In the third used
repeatedly parentheses. The wood was
dark from distance, that wood must be there, maybe, the staff of the
second squadron must be there too, maybe their torture is ended there, maybe...
(A.T.). Probably, he told something, probably, Arasanbay silently had agreed
with it (A. T.).
Changing of
structure of parentheses bring to a significant difference at their use in
sentences. Repeatedly parentheses in comparison with simple parentheses can be
used in two ways. In the first repeatedly parentheses assign modal meaning of
the sentence and in the second pass expression. Complex parentheses, which used
interlace, assign syncretic side of modal meaning. In the first example
person's means, ideas, hopes are passed by parentheses (in the second example
doubt and the assumption, in the third assumptions and probability). Each example
proves that all parentheses are used with a specific aim. They pursue the basic
grammatical purposes and give a stylistic shade to meaning. In researches the
given function of parentheses characterized as follows: «If these meanings
of parentheses use correctly, passed art and literary language stylistic
features of idea will be more expressively, more brightly. For example: Certainly, you ask dress, she does not
listen. There now! Bring up! If we from aforesaid sentences pull of
parentheses: You ask dress, she does not listen. Bring up! The first meaning, maintenance, manner are not kept, and terms or opinion of speaker is not passed in full »
[2.87].
Analyzing the using
of parentheses, constructions - expressing modal meaning are subdivided in
following group: «ìүìê³í - maybe», «ñ³ðә - perhaps», «әëäå -maybe, probably»,
«ê³ì á³ëñ³í - who knows», «äåìåê - so, therefore,
means», «øàìàñû - most likely», «áәëê³ì - probably». Maybe, I have
hurried and I blame him for nothing,
maybe, he is a good workman (A.T.). Perhaps, the sun having risen, the wood is
full thick air; there is no hint on a small breeze (A.T.). Maybe at home hungry
child waits this fish, maybe wife wishes this thin pike, who knows, but the
hunter today won't come back home with empty hands (A.T.). Maybe, he wished
tell that he nothing could make (A.T.). Who knows, probably, he has achieved
these tops with acquaintances or relationships (A. T.). Coming nearer, he has
noticed, at the east side of the river movement, so it is ours (A. T.). The
first and maybe last time in life Zordan was frightened of dark night (A.T.).
Most likely he accepted me for the enemy (A. T.). They are not hurry, most
likely they had solved to cover all at once. (A. T). Heretofore I didn 't hear
such rigid words from Mentay. He always forgiving all mistakes his friends, and
never say offensive words. After ZaiguVs words he lower his head and blush with
shame, who knows, maybe he was confused(A.H). Probably, she will sit in
Zardan's plane and will flyaway (A.T.).
The modal meaning
of the assumption and probability can be formed by parentheses constructions «ìåí³ң îéûìøà – to my mind» and «ìåí³ң øàìàëàóûìøà - in my opinion». In
my opinion, he don't relate to crime of Mulic (S.D.).
The modality of the
declarative sentence can be expressed by main verb with the postposition «-ay» which connected with modal «äåéì³í -1 think, it
seems». For example; It seems, He had regretted me in such kind. I think,
there were no other clothes. I think, He felt my fury (A.N.). In
all examples the meaning of the assumption and probability is conspicuous.
The modal meaning
of the assumption can be formed in a question too. The functions of the
proposed sentences are different. The first question sentence is a link between
modus and dictum. This sentence only activates modal meaning of the assumption
which is represented in last sentence. Loving couple now are silent, but some
years ago they are harried to each other. They sit near, but between them
distance. They are alone here, but they have no more to say. Or, love is died?
Or,, they become adult, or all are end? For what open heart and soul? So what,
or she thinks so too? (M.A.). In the given sentences the role
parentheses <oji#e - or» is especially active. In the example
we have seen that the modal meaning is assigned only at a continuously semantic
relation between of used question sentences.
As a result of
all-round analysis of linguistic nature of a category of modality were
collected different directions of using. The relations of phonetic units, lexical,
morphological and syntactic structures to them are systematized. That is one
action can be a basis for transfer of several modal meanings. Components the
general is modal a simple sentence interrogative, declarative, incentive and
interrogative sentences according to transposition can to take a place each
other, all-round | allocating modal meaning. By consideration of internal
changes in the general modal sentences we can see that declarative, incentive
and questions turn to exclamatory sentences. It specifies influence of emotions
of the person on changes of semantics of the sentence. So, relation of emotions
and categories of a modality have great importance.
Comparing levels of a context multifunctionality of language actions at
allocation of modal meaning, the reason can be transferred with next systems.
First: multifunctionality of language actions forming a category of a
modality borders about influence of influence of semantics of a context.
Secondly:
multifunctionality of language actions forming a category of a modality is
connected with pragmatical underlying reason of language actions.
Thirdly: multifunctionality of language actions forming a category of a
modality depends on influence psycholinguistic directions. All this proves that
the category of a modality must be considered from context.