The Albanian Origins of Romance "Questo" (This)

Fatmir Iliazi

Abstract
This article proposes an Albanian etymology for the Romance word "questo" (this), challenging traditional Latin-based explanations.
Introduction
The word "questo" (this) is ubiquitous in Romance languages. However, its semantic complexity remains unexplained by Latin-derived theories.
Albanian Connection
Albanian offers a compelling etymological explanation:
1. Ky (this one)
2. Eshte (is)
The Albanian forms *a (is), asht, isht underlies the existential form "a i zon=a i bër" (it is made, done, created), also rooted in the verb "exist."
Semantic Analysis
Albanian provides a richer semantic understanding:
- Proximity in space and time
- Presence and current relevance
- Contrast with distal demonstratives (e.g., "that")
Comparative Linguistics
| Language | Demonstrative |
| Albanian | Ky (this) |
| Italian | Questo (this) |
| Spanish | Este (this) |
| French | Ce (this) |
| Portuguese | Este (this) |
Conclusion
The Albanian origins of "questo" (this) reveal a more nuanced understanding of Romance language semantics.
References
- Albanian Language and Literature Institute. (n.d.). Albanian Etymology.
- Orel, V. (1998). Albanian Etymological Dictionary.
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