Exploring the Semantics and Structure of Vocatives in Ukrainian Folk Songs
Journal: Folklore Electronic Journal of Folklore
Year: 2024

Ukrainian folk songs, as repositories of national cultural heritage, contain a significant collection of linguistic features, particularly in the realm of vocatives. Utilizing computational methods, this study examines the semantics and structure of the vocative case in Ukrainian folk songs to explore its role in social communication, shaping interpersonal relationships, conveying emotional nuances, and reinforcing cultural identity within lyrical narratives. Through the analysis of vocative str