Yimam, Baye (Prof.)Safisa, Selamawit2021-03-182023-11-082021-03-182023-11-082008-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/25581The study deals with the syntax of determiner phrases in Saho in light of the Minimalist Program. It tries Lo show the internal constituents and derivations of Saho determiner phrases. It attempts to describe noun inflections such as number gender, singulative and case markers of Saho. The order of constituents within each type of DP and the morphological properties has been examined. All elements of DP precede the head noun. The study identifies that Saho does not have visible affIx to show indefiniteness. However, definiteness is expressed by the definite article / amay / 'the'. The definite article, demonstratives and adjectives do not agree with the head noun in number, gender and case. The possessorpossessed relationship in this language is not morphologically marked. The study idenlifies four types of relalivi2ations. These are subjecL, direct object, indirect object and possessive relativizations. In all cases, the head noun appears in final position. Finally, the derivations of determiner phrases with vanous internal constituents have been shown. The derivation involves head movement.enDeterminer PhrasesThesis