The Role of Syntagmas in Sentence Structure and Text

Authors

  • Gulnaz Berkinbayeva

    Department of Language and Linguistics, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan

  • Zhuldyz Kurmambayeva

    Department of Language and Linguistics, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan

  • Nurgul Turysbekova

    Department of Language and Linguistics, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty 050010, Kazakhstan

  • Meruyert Burkitbayeva

    Department of Language, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan

  • Korlan Issakhanova

    Department of Languages, Almaty Humanitarian and Economic University, Almaty 050015, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i6.8990
Received: 6 March 2025 | Revised: 16 May 2025 | Accepted: 21 May 2025 | Published Online: 26 May 2025

Abstract

This study explores the significance of syntagmas in linguistic speech, with a focus on their critical role in the structuring, organization, and perception of language. Syntagmas - inear sequences of linguistic elements - serve as the building blocks of meaningful communication and are central to how humans process and produce speech. The research examines the dynamic relationships among words, sentences, and syntagmas, highlighting their combined function in text formation and the cohesive flow of discourse. A central and still unresolved question in linguistic theory is the identification of the fundamental unit of speech that underlies the generation of more complex speech structures, including complete texts. This challenge persists due to the conceptual complexity of the issue as well as limitations in existing methodological approaches. The study argues that to produce consistent and meaningful results, linguistic analysis must be grounded in clearly defined principles and employ robust analytical tools. At the core of this investigation is an in-depth analysis of the sentence as a structured speech unit - one that encapsulates a complete thought and thus holds significant explanatory power in understanding how language conveys meaning. By addressing the functional and structural properties of sentences and syntagmas, the research aims to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the mechanisms behind speech production. Ultimately, the study calls for a refinement of linguistic methodologies to better uncover the intricate processes that govern human communication.

Keywords:

Syntagma; Text; Sentences; Structure; Grammar; Syntagmatic Relations

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Berkinbayeva, G., Kurmambayeva, Z., Turysbekova, N., Burkitbayeva, M., & Issakhanova, K. (2025). The Role of Syntagmas in Sentence Structure and Text. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(6), 211–218. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i6.8990