The Origins of "Dimenticare": An Albanian-Latin Connection?
The proposed word evolution is as follows:
I DEL GA MEND → I DEL GA MENT → (D>T )
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 "nga" (from) in standard Albanian. This linguistic nuance supports the theory that Albanian idioms and grammar influenced the Latin verb.
The significance of this etymology lies in its ability to explain the Latin word's meaning as an exit or emergence of something from the mind. This connection highlights the complex interactions between languages and cultures throughout history.
Interestingly, the Albanian language uses "ka" in Cham and "ga" in Arvanit to convey the meaning of "nga" (from) in standard Albanian. This linguistic nuance supports the theory that Albanian idioms and grammar influenced the Latin verb.
The significance of this etymology lies in its ability to explain the Latin word's meaning as an exit or emergence of something from the mind. This connection highlights the complex interactions between languages and cultures throughout history.
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