Adjective-derived nominalization in Vietnam- ese (in comparison with English)

Abstract

Of cases of changing parts of speech, adjective-derived nominalization is considered one of the most popular phenomena in most languages. Based on document analysis method, the article describes similarities and differences in adjective-derived nominalization between Vietnamese and English. The findings from this study not only contribute to the study and the teaching of vocabulary in language education but also help language learners acquire and broaden their lexicon, thereby helping them improve communicative skill in second language learning.