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Beyond Obscurity: Foreign Linguists Uncover Albanian Language's Rich Heritage

The Academy of Sciences of Albania (AK) has long sought to obscure the truth about the Albanian language's rich heritage. However, the tireless efforts of foreign linguists have brought to light the language's fascinating connections with other ancient tongues. A striking example is the word ' dulas' , meaning "boy, young lad" in the Yasin dialect of Burushaski, which bears a remarkable resemblance to the Albanian word ' djal(ë)'  (boy, young man, son) This similarity is not merely coincidental, as both languages share a common ancestral root. Furthermore, the Burushaski word ' bheu' , meaning "to come into existence" or "I am", is virtually identical to the Albanian " behu' . The verb is the mediopassive form of the verb "to do", which carries the sense of "becoming" or "being made". In Gegnish, the verb "to become" is literally translated as "bâhna", highlighting t...

From Geg Albanian language to Greek: The Evolution of the Word 'Mic' to 'Micron".

Micron-Part 2: The Origin of "Mic" and "Micron": A Linguistic Analysis The words "mic" and "micron" have sparked debate among linguists regarding their origin. While some believe that "micron" comes from the Attic Greek form of "smikros," meaning "small", others argue that it may be a pre-Greek word. This article explores the possibility that the Geg Albanian language is the source of the word "mic," which was later borrowed into ancient Greek. Phonological and Morphological Analysis The Geg Albanian word "mic" is a monosyllabic noun with a concrete meaning, referring to a small child or a minor. In contrast, the Greek word "micron" shows signs of later processing and formation, with the prefix "o-" and the suffix "-ron" added to the root "mic." This suggests that the Greek word may be a reconstructed form, built upon the earlier Albanian word "mic....

The *bh Sound in Albanian: A Window into the Language's Ancient Past

Bh. The Evolution of the Proto-Indo-European Sound *bh from the Perspective of the Proto-Albanian Language. The Albanian language's lexicon is distinct from other European languages. To better understand this, we must discuss the phonetic evolution of the Proto-Indo-European sound *bh (aspirated B), which followed different trajectories in European languages but has been mostly preserved only in Albanian. As a result, researchers can find that many Proto-Indo-European sounds followed mainly different paths in European languages, indicating that the split occurred long before the emergence of languages like Old Greek and Latin. Therefore, the similarities between Latin, Albanian, and Old Greek are due to ancient relationships, not borrowings, as some Albanian linguists suggest. Albanian is a language of both Centum and Satem, thought to be the first branch to break off from PIE.  Evidence suggests that the Thracian-Illyrian-Macedonian-Epiriote language and the Pre-Greek and Proto-It...

From I to One: A Linguistic Journey Through the Development of a Fundamental Number

The Albanian language presents a fascinating case study for the evolution of the concept of "one" across languages. The dialectal forms of the number one in Albanian - i, ni, nji, nja, naj, njo, noj, nje, and një - demonstrate a complex web of linguistic relationships and echoes. The initial form _I_ (Geg Albanian language and Chinese language only) represents the primordial stage, followed by the second development _Ā_ and the third stage _Ō_. The directional form _N_ equivalent to the modern semantic concept of "on" plays a crucial role in the evolution of the concept. The connections between _ni_, _na_, and _no_ and their subsequent phonetic combinations - _nji_ (n+ii), _nja_ (n+ia), _njo_ (n+io), _naj_ (n+ai), and _noj_ (n+oi) - demonstrate a clear pattern of linguistic evolution. The Albanian language offers a unique window into the development of the concept of "one" across languages, revealing parallels with Latin (unus), Korean (hana), and Amharic ...

The Albanian Blueprint: Deciphering the Pictographic Origins of *thuā

Thuā. The decomposition of the name of the Albanian language "*thuā" (nail) from linguistic, geometric, and philosophical perspectives: Linguistic: - The decomposition of "*thuā" into its Proto-Albanian roots "*thuāna" reveals a complex interplay of sounds and meanings. - The prefix "Th" represents the conjunction of two elements, symbolizing the union of opposites. - The "U" shape embodies the nail's curvature, while "Ana" signifies the side or beginning of the finger. - The word "*thuā" can be seen as a blueprint for understanding the Albanian language's pictographic nature. Geometric: - The "U" shape of the nail corresponds to the geometric concept of a parabolic curve. - The attachment of the nail to the side of the finger forms a right angle, representing the intersection of two planes. - The conjunction "Th" (theta) symbolizes the connection between two geometric entities. - The geom...

The Earth-Born King: Unraveling the Mystery of Erichthonius' Name

Choose the one that resonates with you the most, or feel free to modify any of these titles to best capture the essence of your exploration! The name Erichthonius presents a fascinating case study in etymology, with connections to various languages and roots. The "pre-Greek" form of the name can be linked to the Albanian language, specifically the words "toke" (earth) and "xerr" (extract), "xer" (Cham Albanian), "xjerr" (Geg Albanian) and "nxjerr" (standard Albanian) This decomposition reveals a possible meaning of "take out the land" or "earth-born." The nephew's name, Erechtheus, further supports this connection, with the Albanian verb "xjerr" (to take out) and the roots "dhé" (soil). The nominative ending "US" is an addition of "S" to "U" the nominative ending od the Albanian language of word "dhé", which becomes "dheu" also align ...

Beyond the Greek Alphabet: The Hidden History of Albanian Words

Dalet and delta Part 1: The Greek alphabet letter delta has a fascinating connection with the Albanian language. From an etymological perspective, the Albanian words "dal" and "del" (exit) reveal a striking similarity with the Phoenician letter Dalet and the Greek letter Delta. This similarity is not a coincidence, as the Albanian language has preserved ancient words and meanings that date back thousands of years. The existence of the words "der" (door) and the verb "del" and "dal" (exit) only in the Albanian language raises questions about the origins of these words. The etymological root and meaning of these words are identical to the Dalet (Phoenician) and Delta (Greek) letters, which were written three thousand years ago in prestigious alphabets that valued written culture in Europe. This means that the Albanian verb "dal/del" (exit) gives the translation of Dalet and Delta as pictograms, indicating that the Albanian langu...