Abstract

ABSTRACT

Derivational morphology form new words either by changing the meaning of the base to which they are attached, or by changing the ( word – classes ).The present study aims at investigating ( The derivational morphemes ) in English language versus in Kurdish language as a significant comparative analysis. According to a genetic factor (i.e. genetic similarities), both languages are two branches of Indo – European Language Family.

Section one deals with the introduction that sheds light on the derivational morphology. The purpose of the study to create new words. The limitation of the study. The value of the study for non – native learners and educators as a second language in both languages English and Kurdish.

Section two consists of the definitions of morphology, morphological terms such as derivation versus inflection, root, base, morpheme, types of morphemes, two diagrams of subdivision of morphology and different types of morphemes, and affixes ( prefix, infix, suffix ).

Section three includes the allomorphy, allomorphic forms, phonological conditioning, morphological conditioning, grammatical conditioning, and the rules of word formation.


Section four points out the comparative analysis of derivational morphemes in English language versus Kurdish language, it comes up with some significant points. At the end the study presents references and websites.