The Albanian language, a treasure trove of linguistic riches, has long been overlooked as the foundation of various European languages. Latin, Old Greek, and Church Slavonic, often considered autonomous language families, have roots traced back to the Albanian language. The evolution of these languages was not organic but rather reconstructed by respective churches and cultures.
The word "kyç" in Albanian, misattributed by Orel as a Slavic loanword, holds the key (pun intended) to understanding the primordial concept of binding and closure. The Cham dialect's "klidhone" (key) and Albanian "lidh" share a common origin in Proto-Albanian *lydza, derived from Proto-Indo-European *leyǵ-. This root is evident in Latin ligare, Dutch lijk, and Ukrainian нали́гати (nalýhaty).
Archeological evidence suggests that ancient humans used ropes to secure doors, predating locks. The concept of closure and binding is thus ancient, reflected in the connection between "lidh" and "litar" (rope) in Albanian. The phonetic transition "d>dh and d>t" solidifies this link.
Analyzing European languages, we find:
- Latin claudere and CLAVIS (key) stem from "Ke lidh"
- Slavic KLJUÇ and Ancient Greek "κλαίς" (KLAIS) share the same root
- German Schlüssel and Basque giltza (key) exhibit similar connections
- Ahmaric ቁልፍ k’ulifi (key) also traces back to "lydza"
"Çelës" is indeed a word for "key" in Albanian, and it aligns perfectly with the semantics we explored earlier. The "Çel" root, meaning "open", and the suffix "-ës", which is a possessive or relational suffix, combine to convey the idea of a tool that opens or unlocks something.
The connection between "Çelës" and the concepts we discussed earlier highlights the depth and consistency of the Albanian language's roots and semantics.
When you close the door, you effect a physical union between the door and the wall, creating a cohesive body, or, in the case of a primitive door, integrate it into the fence, rendering it an immovable component of the fence, analogous to a movable aperture in the wall that can be closed. The key, conversely, serves to open the door, thereby dissociating it from the wall or fence, restoring its mobility.
From a semantic perspective, these two actions, rooted in prehistoric understanding, are intimately tied to the following concepts:
Locking the door:
- Closure (antonym of opening)
- Connection (unification) of the door to the wall
- Creation of a composite body (door and wall), effecting a union
- Obstruction of the door's movement (immobilization)
Unlocking the door with a key:
- Opening (antonym of closure)
- Movement (liberation) of the door
- Disconnection (separation) of the door from the wall or fence
- Restoration of the door's mobility (liberation from immobilization)
In linguistic terms, this dichotomy illustrates the principles of:
- Meronomy (part-whole relationships): The door and wall/fence form a composite body.
- Lexical antonymy: Open and close, move and block, constitute opposing semantic pairs.
- Semantic bleaching: The original meanings of "connect" and "move" have evolved to encompass abstract concepts.
- Metaphorical extension: The door and wall/fence become a unified body, mirroring the human desire for security and closure.
By examining the linguistic and semantic underpinnings of these actions, we gain insight into the cognitive processes that have shaped human language and culture. Philosophically, the concept of closure and binding represents a fundamental human need for security and connection. The Albanian language, as the foundation of these concepts, highlights the importance of understanding linguistic roots to uncover the depths of human culture and history
In conclusion, the Albanian language stands as the primordial source of various European languages, and its roots in "ke+lydza" and "lidh" have far-reaching implications for our understanding of human history and culture.
P.S. Phonetic explanations:
Latin claudere (to close)
Claude=
Clyde=au>y
K lyde=
K lyd=
It has the same roots
"Ke lidh" ku "ke" is the Albanian verb to "have".
Slavic word:
KLJUÇ=
KLIUÇ=J>I
K LYÇ=IU>Y
KLYD=D>T>TH>Ç>S>Z
K LYD
"Ke lidh" is the root
Also Latin:
CLAVIS= (Key)
KLAVUIS=Vu>V
CLAUIS=VU>V
CLAUID=D>T>TH>Ç>S>Z
KLAYD=UI>Y
K LYDE
"Ke lidh" is the root
Ancient "Greek":
"κλαίς"
KLAIS=
KLAID=D>T>TH>S>Z
KLAYD=Y>I
K LAYD=
K LYD
"Ke lidh" is the root.
"Ke lidh" are the roots of Latin, Greek and Church Slavonic.
Likewise, the German "Schlüssel" comes from the same root where we have "klys">"klyd"
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