Definition
Iterative aspect is an aspect that expresses the repetition of an event or state.
Examples
(English)
The English prefix re- expresses iterative aspect:
- rewrite
(Hungarian)
The Hungarian suffix -gel expresses iterative aspect (diacritical markings are not reproduced here):
- nevetgel ‘give a series of laughs’
Kinds
More specific concepts within iterative aspect.
Sources 3
- Comrie 1985a, 343
- Mish 1991, 643
- Crystal 1985, 167