The Chinese language provides a fascinating insight into the origins of the number one, revealing a striking similarity with the Geg Albanian language. In both languages, the word for the number one is rooted in the sound "i." Chinese Language: The Compound Form of 一 Yī In Chinese, the character 一 (Yī) is pronounced as an elongated "i" and means "one" or "first." This character is part of a compound form 第一的 (Dì yī de), which translates to "first" or "to the first." The presence of the "i" sound in the Chinese language is a significant indicator of its ancient roots. Geg Albanian Language: The Oldest Form of the Albanian Language In Geg Albanian, the word for the number one is simply "i." This language has preserved many of the oldest forms of the Albanian language, making it an invaluable resource for linguistic research. The Geg Albanian language has retained the original sound and meaning of the number o...
The comparative method of etymology, which is a traditional approach in historical linguistics, has some weaknesses compared to my method. The comparative method primarily focuses on comparing words across languages, looking for similarities and cognates. My method, on the other hand, delves deeper into the semantic and metaphorical connections within a language, revealing more nuanced relationships. Copyright © 2024 Fatmir Iliazi