Linguistic glob

This is a translation of an article written in the Albanian language on November 22, 2022. The earth holds me up, just like a tree, mountains, hills, rivers, and animals – it supports them all. As we observe the world around us, we notice that these elements are not just a few isolated things; there are hundreds, a vast array of them. Everything exists on this earth, and our understanding of the world is shaped by the physical environment that surrounds us. The concept of "all" might seem quantitative to modern humans, with the infinite stars in the sky influencing the word for this concept. However, for primitive humans, "all" likely referred to a multitude of tangible objects that stood together, sharing a common connection. The early human brain was more attuned to concrete thought. The origin of the word "*qiell" (sky) in Albanian is a fascinating example. Its formation is related to the constituent elements within it, such as "yll" (star), ...

The word "syret" (face) in Geg Albanian is said to come from Turkish, but its origin is actually the Albanian word "sy" (eye). This connection highlights the complex and rich linguistic history of Albanian, which has preserved many ancient features and roots. The ancient Greek words for "eye" are particularly interesting, and it's fascinating to see the connections with Albanian. The words ὀφθαλμός (ophthalmós), ὤψ (ōps), and ὄμμα (omma) are all related to the eye or face, demonstrating a similar semantic extension. In Albanian, "sy" means "eye", and "syret" means "face". This semantic shift from "eye" to "face" is not unique and can be observed in other languages as well. "Syret" seems to be related to the verb "shikohet" or its forms, specifically as a noun form of "shikohet" (looked at). Meanwhile, "shikim" is a more direct noun form related to "...

The Chinese character "双" (shuāng), meaning "double" or "pair," is the simplified form of the traditional character "雙" (shuāng), which depicts a pair of hands, a common early Chinese representation for duality or paired objects. Its exact historical etymology beyond this visual representation is uncertain. The Etymology is not a precise science. The origin of a word can be much more complicated than it appears. Let's start with the human body, one of the earliest and most accessible observations for humans. We have several pairs in our body: 1. Ears 2. Eyes, eyebros, eyelashes. 4. Two sides of the nose 3. Arms and hands, with each element of their anatomy 4. Legs 5. Breasts 6. Shoulders What are the meanings of their characteristics that humans symbolized and mirrored into language? Some possible interpretations include: - Similarity: identical as separate elements - Quantity: as two of identical ones, - Usage: a set of two things used tog...

Since I began analyzing the symbolism of very old and important words in every language about 30 years ago, I'd like to summarize one example.  The Latin word * phallus refers to a symbolic image or likeness of the male sexual organ, representing themes of fertility and creation. Although it's sometimes used to denote the male sexual organ itself, its primary significance lies in its symbolic function rather than its anatomical reality. However, the origin of this symbolic concept remains unclear. From which primordial language does it stem? What common symbolism exists between "baba" (father), creator, phallus, filius , seed, and God across Proto-Indo-European (PIE) languages ? Despite their differing forms and phonetic representations, these words share a semantic meaning related to creation and generation with an primordial root such as "bha" or "bhi". Their forms and phonetic representations are quite different from one another as words, whic...

The Albanian language , with its unique grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions , can indeed shape the way people think and perceive the world. This idea is often called the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis , which suggests that language influences thought and culture. In the case of Albanian, the language’s complex grammar and vocabulary may reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage and history. The way Albanians use language to convey meaning and context may also influence their cultural values ​​and traditions . Some possible ways in which the philosophy of the Albanian language may influence Albanian culture include: 1. Emphasis on context: Relying on language in context to convey meaning may encourage Albanians to consider the nuances of situations and relationships. 2. Respect for tradition: The historical roots and unique characteristics of the language may foster a sense of cultural pride and respect for tradition. 3. Hospitality and Community: Albanian language and cult...

Gjuha shqipe, me strukturat e saj unike gramatikore dhe shprehjet idiomatike, me të vërtetë mund të formësojë mënyrën se si njerëzit mendojnë dhe e perceptojnë botën. Kjo ide shpesh quhet hipoteza Sapir-Whorf, e cila sugjeron se gjuha ndikon në mendim dhe kulturë. Në rastin e shqipes, gramatika dhe fjalori kompleks i gjuhës mund të pasqyrojnë trashëgiminë dhe historinë e pasur kulturore të vendit. Mënyra se si shqiptarët përdorin gjuhën për të përcjellë kuptimin dhe kontekstin mund të ndikojë gjithashtu në vlerat dhe traditat e tyre kulturore. Disa mënyra të mundshme se si filozofia e gjuhës shqipe mund të ndikojë në kulturën shqiptare përfshijnë: 1. Theksi në kontekst: Mbështetja e gjuhës në kontekst për të përcjellë kuptimin mund t'i inkurajojë shqiptarët të marrin në konsideratë nuancat e situatave dhe marrëdhënieve. 2. Respekti për traditën: Rrënjët historike dhe karakteristikat unike të gjuhës mund të nxisin një ndjenjë krenarie kulturore dhe respekti për traditën. 3. Mikpritj...