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Water's Legacy: Etymology of 'Fluire' Revealed

The concept of "fluire" evokes images of something liquid, loose, and flowing, lacking defined form and stability. Water, a fundamental element in nature, embodies these characteristics. But have you ever wondered about the etymology behind "fluire" and its connection to water? According to traditional etymology, "fluire" derives from Latin "fluidus," which stems from "fluere," meaning "to flow." However, a deeper exploration suggests that both "fluere" and "fluidus" might have Albanian roots: 1. "Uj" (water) 2. "Lu" (to move) This theory proposes that the Albanian words influenced the Latin terms, despite Latin having distinct words for water ("aqua") and move ("move"). This potential connection highlights: 1. Linguistic exchange and borrowing 2. Albanian's possible impact on Latin vocabulary 3. Complexity of language evolution Further research into this etymolog...

From Mind to Oblivion: Language's Forgetting Metaphors

The Origins of "Dimenticare": An Albanian-Latin Connection? A fascinating etymological analysis reveals that the Latin verb "dimenticare" (to forget) might have Albanian roots. According to my etymology, "dimenticare" stems from the Albanian verb "dil" (to exit), the noun "mend" (mind), and the Albanian "ga/ka" (from). The proposed word evolution is as follows: I DEL GA MEND → I DEL GA MENT → (D>T ) DIL MENT I GA → DIL MENT I CA → DIMENTICA+ARE This evolution suggests that the verb was initially written as "dil ment i ca+are" and, over time, the "L" faded, and the "i" became longer, resulting in "dimenticare." For a Latin speaker familiar with old Albanian, this verb would mean "dil ga mend," equivalent to "i doli nga mend" in modern Albanian. Interestingly, the Albanian language uses "ka" in Cham and "ga" in Arvanit to convey the meaning of ...

Pictographic Origins: The Role of O and R in Language

The Semantic Connection between O, R, and Shape Every language contains numerous units featuring the vowel and letters O and R. A fundamental question arises: Is there a semantic relationship between O and R and the shape or movement of the objects they represent? Pictographic Origin Words like the Albanian language "gojë" "mouth," the English word "mouth", the Italian word bocca (mouth), "gola"(throat) of Latin and "throat" of English, the Albanianlanguage word "koke" (head), the Latin word "orbis," the Albanian language word "vórbë" (pipkin, clay pot used to boil food) and its synonym "poçe", the latin word "sole" (sun), the German language word "sonne" (sun), the latin "occhio" or Slavic "okio" (eye), the Albanian language word "koqe, bole, tope"( small round or oval-shaped thing, vulgar: usually in the plural testicle; ball, nut), and many ot...

Mind the Cut: Pret and Mend Entwined

The Albanian Idiom "Nuk ja pret shumë mendja atij" The Albanian idiom "Nuk ja pret shumë mendja atij" literally translates to "his mind doesn't cut much," but its idiomatic meaning is "he is not smart." This phrase highlights the complex relationship between language, cognition, and culture. Semantic Connection The connection between "pret" (to cut) and mental processing can be related to the idea of separating or distinguishing concepts, ideas, or objects. The ability of the mind to categorize, differentiate, and group concepts can be metaphorically related to cutting or dividing. This metaphorical connection is not unique to Albanian, as similar concepts exist in other languages. Etymological Connections The Albanian word "mend" (mind) may be related to the verb "me nda" (to separate or divide), which is also found in the Gegnisht and Cham dialects of Albanian. This etymological connection suggests that the Alb...

Divided by Day and Night: The Origins of Human Language and Perception

The Origins of Human Thought and Language The Albanian language offers a profound poetic and philosophical insight into the origins of human thought and language. The contrast between light and darkness, symbolizing life and danger, may have shaped early human understanding and vocabulary. The Birth of Language Language likely began with the emergence of human thought. The sun's light nourishes all living beings, but its descent below the horizon marks a profound transition. The "O" of the sun splits, and darkness brings an unfamiliar world. This separation of light and darkness may have been humanity's first encounter with danger and harm. Division and Harm The cycle of day and night represents a fundamental division between safety and threat. The absence of sunlight disrupts the order and certainty of daylight, potentially perceived as harm to the whole. This primary distinction may have influenced early human understanding, shaping the development of language and s...

Cosmic Influences on Language: An Analysis of Albanian Language Codes

Albanian Language Codes: Decoding the Cosmic Connection of the Language The idea is simple: the rotation and motion of the Earth-Sun system have influenced the development of language and human cognition. Let's break down the algorithms derived from Albanian word construction and explore their possible connections to human language and thought. Symbolic Algorithms of the Albanian Language and Their Possible Connections . 1. *Circular Motion (R)*: The rotation of the Sun in the sky to the primitive human being eyes can be linked to the concept of the circle, which is a fundamental aspect of many languages, including the use of circular or rounded shapes in writing systems. In Albanian, words related to circular motion, such as "reth" (circle) and "krye" (head), may reflect this connection. 2. *L-Motion (L)*: The Sun's movement in the sky every day in the same direction to the primitive human being eyes can be linked to the concept of linear motion, which is a...

From Mouth to Meaning: The Origins of 'GOVORIT' and 'Ingoiare'"

Introduction The words "govorit" and "ingoiare" may seem like two distinct words from different languages today, but where do they come from? Semantically, they are very different, but were they always so? This article explores the origins of these words and the complexities of language evolution. The Gap in Linguistic Theories The current linguistic theories seem to overlook the formation of words and their meanings. While various theories focus on structure, function, or phonetic change, they often fail to explain how words come into being as meaningful units. A fundamental principle that explains how language assigns names to physical objects and actions (motion) in the world around us is indeed lacking. The Complexity of Word Formation The question of how sound and meaning come together to form a word is a complex one. It's a process that involves not just the sounds and structures of language but also our perceptions, survival experiences, and components of...