Językowy obraz psa zawarty w inskrypcjach nagrobnych na wirtualnych cmentarzach zwierzęcych
The linguistic worldview of the dog in tombstone inscriptions in virtual pet cemeteries
Author(s): Urszula Kolberová Contributor(s): Monika Czarnecka (Translator)
Subject(s): Lexis, Semantics, Computational linguistics, Western Slavic Languages, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology
Published by: Dom Wydawniczy ELIPSA
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper was lexical and metaphorical analysis of tombstone inscriptions for dogs found on Polish-language websites in the study of the linguistic worldview (LWV) and showing the view of the dog, the attitude of the contemporary human being (a Pole) to the dog. The subject of this paper was taken up as part of the research project carried out by the Department of Slavic Studies of the University of Ostrava The view of the dog in the languages and culture of Slavic nations. The analysis showed that the dog is defined very positively here, as a family member, a friend, happiness, an angel, a sweetheart, a treasure, etc. The similarity between the choice of vocabulary on humans’ and dogs’ tombstone inscriptions is striking.
Journal: Poradnik Językowy
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 09
- Page Range: 48-57
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Polish
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