Ablaut

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of ablaut

apophony
vowel gradation

Antonyms of ablaut

Collocations of ablaut

ablaut variation
Frequency: 70 %

Linguists study the ablaut variation in different languages.

ablaut process
Frequency: 65 %

The ablaut process involves changing vowels in a word to indicate tense.

ablaut patterns
Frequency: 60 %

Students learn about ablaut patterns in historical linguistics.

ablaut theory
Frequency: 50 %

The linguist proposed a new ablaut theory to explain vowel changes.

ablaut system
Frequency: 45 %

The language has a complex ablaut system that affects verb conjugation.

Idiomatic Expressions for ablaut

  • Phrase: Ablaut gradation
    Meaning: A system of vowel changes in the root of a word to indicate grammatical information like tense, aspect, or mood.
    Usage: In English, the ablaut gradation can be seen in irregular verbs like 'sing-sang-sung' or 'go-went'.