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This article lists common abbreviations for grammatical terms that are used in linguistic interlinear glossing of oral languages in English.
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Dative case
1 linksIn grammar, the dative case (abbreviated, or sometimes when it is a core argument) is a grammatical case used in some languages to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action, as in "Maria Jacobo potum dedit", Latin for "Maria gave Jacob a drink".
Lative case
1 linksIn grammar, lative (abbreviated ) is a grammatical case which indicates motion to a location.
Benefactive case
0 linksThe benefactive case (abbreviated, or sometimes when it is a core argument) is a grammatical case used where English would use "for", "for the benefit of", or "intended for", e.g. "She opened the door for Tom" or "This book is for Bob".
Focus (linguistics)
0 linksIn linguistics, focus (abbreviated ) is a grammatical category that conveys which part of the sentence contributes new, non-derivable, or contrastive information.