Word-Formation In Pakistani English

Baumgardner, Robert J.

doi:10.1075/eww.19.2.04bau

Article published In: English World-Wide
Vol. 19:2 (1998) ► pp.205–246

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Word-Formation In Pakistani English

Robert J. Baumgardner | Texas A&M University-Commerce

Published online: 1 January 1998

https://doi.org/10.1075/eww.19.2.04bau

The article discusses patterns of word-formation which are specifically characteristic of Pakistani English, providing ample documentation from a variety of indigenous sources. In particular, attention is paid to compounding, affixation, conversion, back-formation, clipping, abbreviation/acronyms, and blends. Also, results of an acceptability test of select word-formations are reported.

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