This study investigates the functions of nominalized forms in the Manipuri language, focusing on their syntactic and semantic roles within sentence structure. Nominalization, the process of transforming verbs or adjectives into nouns, is a key grammatical feature in Manipuri, which contributes to sentence formation, discourse structure, and meaning construction. Through a detailed functional linguistic analysis, the research examines how nominalized forms are used to convey specific nuances of agency, action, and state, as well as their role in forming complex noun phrases and gerund constructions. The study also highlights the interplay between nominalization and other grammatical categories such as tense, aspect, and case marking. By analyzing data from native speakers and formal texts, this paper provides insights into the strategic use of nominalized forms in Manipuri to express a variety of syntactic functions and pragmatic meanings. The findings reveal that nominalization in Manipuri is not only a morphological transformation but also a critical mechanism for organizing and conveying information in a variety of communicative contexts.

Manipuri language, nominalization, syntactic functions

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