Epistemic necessity (Synya Khanty)

EpsDeonV: Epistemic necessity is expressed through the use of verb constructions.


(1) jēt-na pelaki wera jol-n ūl-ti wēr-ǝl ū-l.

evening-loc around Vera home-loc be-ptcp.prs thing-3sg be-prs.3sg

‘In the evening, Vera must be at home.’ (the speaker supposes) (S.O.)


In Synya Khanty, the expression ‘somebody has something-doing  thing’ is used to express epistemic necessity (S.O., F.L.). The topic requires further research.

Author: 

Nikolett F. Gulyás