Some remarks on case relations

Abstract

The topic of the paper is the problem how to define case relations by semantic predicates. A general principle is outlined, which renders it possible to "calculate" case relations for a given representation of a (verb-)sememe by means of expressions. This principle is based on an assignment of case relations to primitive predicates and modification rules for nested expressions. Contrary to the traditional case grammar it turns out ~ha~ one needs mixed case relations, especially for two reasons: Arguments occur at "too different" places in an expression or arguments nave combined case relations. The consequence is that case relations don't form a set of isolated elements but a structured system.