A Contrastive Analysis of Affixation in English and Kirika

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 9 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Bara Lambert Obudikianga, Chimene-Wali Naomi

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I2P105

How to Cite?

Bara Lambert Obudikianga, Chimene-Wali Naomi, "A Contrastive Analysis of Affixation in English and Kirika," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 9,  no. 2, pp. 34-39, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I2P105

Abstract:

The English and Kirika languages are of different linguistic backgrounds and are characterized by differences in their affixation processes. These differences pose problems in second language learning. This study, therefore, investigates by describing the affixation features of English and kirika and tries to identify some areas of differences and similarities in both languages. Data for the study were collected and analyzed using the descriptive research method and are arranged in tables. The study hinges on the contrastive analysis theory as its framework. Findings in the study reveal that English and kirika use affixation (prefix, suffix and super fix or suprafix). It is discovered that sometimes where English uses a prefix as an affix, kirika realizes it as a suffix and where it is a suffix in English, kirika uses it as a prefix. There are no found cases of interfix, infix or even circumfix in both language. Also, stress and tone are used to create new words in English and kirika, respectively.

Keywords:

Affixation, Contrastive Analysis, Prefix, Suffix, Superfix.

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