How to classify verbs with a se element in valency dictionary of Croatian verbs?

Abstract

The paper presents an attempt to classify verbs with a se element in a valency dictionary of Croatian verbs. The verbs are classified and analysed in accordance with the classification and analysis of Czech verbs proposed in The Valency Lexicon of Czech Verbs (VALLEX) and in accordance with a prototype- contextual analysis of Croatian reflexive verbs by Branimir Belaj. Verb classification is based upon grammatical and semantic features. The author proposes nine classes of verbs, which are to be included in the Croatian valency dictionary. The se element, which accompanies the reflexive verbs, can be analysed either as a particle with some verbs, or as a pronoun with others.

Keywords

• valency
• valency dictionary
• verbs with a se element
• se element as a particle and as a pronoun