Feature 37A: Definite Articles

by Matthew S. Dryer

This feature is discussed in chapter 37. Related examples are available.

Values

Definite word distinct from demonstrative (216 languages)
Demonstrative word used as definite article (69 languages)
Definite affix (92 languages)
No definite, but indefinite article (45 languages)
No definite or indefinite article (198 languages)
  total: 620