The Danish #copula, and its variation in pronunciation, is the topic of my chapter in "Grammar in Action". Danish copulas may be reduced to the point of not being there, and I show that they can be used for assessments. Stressed copulas, which are not reduced, are used for either contrasts with something previous or for (re)asserting something already stated in the conversation - both often happen as part of assessment activities in some way. #phonetics










