Language in Motion. Travelling Words. The Shared Legacy of Common Words in Romanian and Hindi
Language in Motion. Travelling Words. The Shared Legacy of Common Words in Romanian and Hindi
Author(s): Hilda-Hedvig VargaSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Theoretical Linguistics, Studies of Literature, Phonetics / Phonology, Syntax, Lexis, Semantics, Historical Linguistics, Comparative Linguistics, Comparative Study of Literature, Romanian Literature, Other Language Literature, Cultural Essay, Philology, Translation Studies
Published by: Presa Universitara Clujeana
Keywords: common words in Romanian and Hindi; etymology; origin of words; semantics; shared words;
Summary/Abstract: The present paper concentrates on highlighting twenty examples from the shared words pool in Romanian and Hindi that are most commonly used in modern language, avoiding, as much as possible, to discuss very specialized or archaic terms that bear no significance for today’s man. Identifying a common history and travelling routes of these loanwords is one of the aims of this paper, which makes etymological comprehension much more accessible and pleasant. In no particular order, we discuss similarities and differences in meaning and usage of these travelling terms. To close the circle, we propose a possible explanation for the semantic changes undergone by most Romanian words, which throws light on the mentality of the oppressed.
Journal: ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF INDIAN STUDIES
- Issue Year: 1/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 39-72
- Page Count: 34
- Language: English
