DERIVATIONAL WORD FORMATION IN THE DARI LANGUAGE: AFFIXATION AS A PRIMARY MECHANISM

Abstract

This study investigates derivational word formation in the Dari language, with
a focus on affixation as a primary and highly productive process. The research
explores historical and contemporary aspects of affix usage, the classification of
derivational elements, and the morphological and lexical patterns formed through
them. Drawing on classical lexicographical sources and modern grammatical
analyses, the study emphasizes the role of affixes in the development of nouns,
adjectives, and adverbs, and highlights their significance in shaping the lexical
system of Dari in relation to Persian and Tajik.