Insects in Polish and Russian linguistic views of the world Cover Image

Owady w polskim i rosyjskim językowym obrazie świata
Insects in Polish and Russian linguistic views of the world

Author(s): Katarzyna Kuligowska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Philology
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: linguistic view of the world; idioms; metaphors; connotations; insects

Summary/Abstract: The paper is devoted to insects in Polish and Russian linguistic views of the world. The figurative meanings, derivational potential and semantic connotations of insects' names, as well as idioms have been analysed to reveal the position of these animals in the language awareness of Poles and Russians.

  • Issue Year: 43/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 167-180
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish