De grondbeginselen der Nederlandsche spelling by L. A. te Winkel
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"De grondbeginselen der Nederlandsche spelling" by L. A. te Winkel is a scholarly publication regarding the principles of Dutch orthography written in the late 19th century. The text serves to establish a coherent spelling system for the Dutch language, particularly in context with the anticipated publication of the "Woordenboek der Nederlandsche Taal" (Dictionary of the Dutch Language). The work discusses the underlying principles and necessary adjustments to the existing spelling conventions in
the Dutch language to ensure clarity and consistency. At the start of the publication, the author outlines the essential nature and purpose of writing, emphasizing the importance of a clear and consistent orthography in facilitating communication. The opening section elaborates on the relationship between written language and spoken sounds, detailing how spelling should reflect the proper pronunciation of words. Te Winkel argues for a systematic approach to establishing spelling rules, aiming to improve the existing conventions while recognizing the need for a balance between tradition and modern linguistic developments. Through this work, he seeks not only to provide clarity and uniformity in the written Dutch language but also to enhance the educational value of Dutch spelling for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Winkel, L. A. te, 1809-1868 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Vries, M. de (Matthias), 1820-1892 |
| Title |
De grondbeginselen der Nederlandsche spelling Regeling der spelling voor het woordenboek der Nederlandsche taal |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch language -- Orthography and spelling |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27335 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7927 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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