On the semantics of infinitive constructions in the com­position of ancient Greek subordinate clauses of consequence (ὥστε…)

Authors

  • Aleksei Mikhailovich Belov Moscow Lomonosov University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54700/w5kvk048

Keywords:

Ancient Greek language, syntax, syntactic semantics, subordinate of consequence, infinitive, accusativus cum infinitivo

Abstract

The article discusses one case of ancient Greek syntax known for its difficulty — the formation of a subordinate clause of consequence (and some other types) not by the finite verb form, but with an infinitive construction. This case is considered in comparison with a number of other similar ones, both in Greek and in Russian. An intuitive solution is proposed in terms of a semantic event and a fact of reality, some similarities and differences between the Greek and Russian syntax of such constructions are formulated.

Author Biography

  • Aleksei Mikhailovich Belov, Moscow Lomonosov University

    ScD in Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of General
    and Comparative-Historical Linguistics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University,
    Professor of the Sretensky Theological Academy (Russia)

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Published

2025-10-23

Issue

No. 4(12) (2024)

Section

Practical Theology