Abstract : This article challenges the prevailing view of the Albanian language as a heavily borrowed language, arguing that many alleged loanwords may, in fact, be native Albanian or share common roots with other Indo-European languages. We contend that the field of linguistics has relied too heavily on speculation and predetermined labels, neglecting the importance of etymological evidence within Albanian. Introduction : The study of the Albanian language has long been influenced by the dominant paradigm of Indo-European linguistics, which posits that Albanian is a language heavily influenced by neighboring languages. However, this perspective overlooks the possibility that Albanian may be the source of many loanwords, rather than the recipient. Theoretical Background: Linguistic theory has traditionally relied on the concept of borrowing to explain the presence of similar words across languages. However, this approach neglects the complex dynamics of language contact and the potenti
The Albanian language holds a unique secret: its vocabulary reveals an intricate relationship between east-west orientation and the sunrise/sunset cycle. This linguistic phenomenon sheds light on the cognitive processes of ancient Albanians, highlighting their deep connection with nature and the environment. The Logic of Orientation: Sunrise and Numbering In Albanian, the east is associated with sunrise, symbolizing birth and renewal. This correlation underlies the language's logical structure, where: 1. East (Lindje) = Sunrise (Lindja) = Give birth (Lind)= Number One (ni- Geg Albanian) 2. The numbering of directions and time begins simultaneously from this reference point. Embodied Cognition: Facing the Sunrise When standing facing the rising sun, the Albanian speaker's orientation influences their conceptual framework: 1. Anatol (East) = Sunrise = First Movement of the Sun, where the Sun *del (exits) and *lind (born) 2. Left hand = North (Veri) = Direction of Winds (Vi'er