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...
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