Linguistic glob

Continuation of the article "Albanian Roots of Greek Gods" posted on June 19, 2023 in my blog. In Homer's works, Erebus refers to the realm of darkness between the Earth and Hades. Linguists have traditionally attributed the origin of Erebus to Greek Erebos, via Latin Erebus, but its etymology has remained unclear. Proposed Origins Some scholars have suggested possible connections to: 1. Semitic languages (e.g., Hebrew erebh, meaning "sunset" or "evening"). 2. Proto-Indo-European (PIE) *regw-es-, associated with darkness (also seen in Sanskrit rajas and Gothic). Another theory links it to Proto-Indo-European *h₁régʷos. Cognate with Old Armenian երեկ (erek, “evening”), Sanskrit रजस् (rájas, “dimness, darkness, mist”) and Old Norse røkkr (“twilight”). Albanian Origins However, a more compelling case can be made for an Albanian origin. The Albanian word "err" means "dark" or "darkness," providing a plausible etymological link...

Origjina e "Bad" "keq/e keqe" ka qenë prej kohësh një mister për gjuhëtarët, me origjinën e saj të paqartë. Megjithatë, një analizë e freskët e Petro Zhejit hedh dritë të re mbi këtë koncept. Anglishtja e mesme dhe rrënjët e anglishtes së vjetër* Në anglishten e mesme, "bad" shkruhej "bad" ode "badde", duke përcjellë kuptime të tilla si "i lig", "i keq" ose "i shthurur". Gjuhëtarët kanë propozuar teori të ndryshme, duke përfshirë një shkurtim të mundshëm të "bæddel" në anglishten e vjetër, që i referohej një organizmi femëror ose mashkullor. Lidhja proto-indo-evropiane Disa gjuhëtarë sugjerojnë se "e keqja" mund të lidhet me "*bʰedʰ-" proto-indo-evropiane, që do të thotë "të përkulesh", "të shtypësh" ose "të shtysh". Megjithatë, kjo lidhje mbetet spekulative. Përparimi i Petro Zhejit Analiza e Petro Zhejit për fjalën ruse “beda” (që do të thotë “te...

The Development of the Albanian Language Adjective "lën(ë)" The Albanian language adjective "lën(ë)" originates from the verbal form "lë/lá". The phonetic evolution of the verb "lë/lâ" is characterized by two main directions: LO>LA>LE>LË and LO>LU (luj, luej, loj, loz, leviz).  The Albanian language has retained these roots in almost all its dialects. The third person singular or plural is used for word formations and new concepts in Albanian. This is evident in the evolution of the third person plural form: LON>LÁN>LAN>LEN>LËN. Meanwhile, the other direction evolves as LON>LUN. Interestingly, the English words "leave", "lost", "allow", "play", "let" and "loose" share a common origin with the Albanian verb "lë/lâ". This is because the meanings of these English words are all encompassed within the semantics of the Albanian verb "lë" (lâ in Ge...

Much has been written and said about human stupidity. From ancient times to the present day, our ancestors have attempted to explain human stupidity, even attributing it to a deity. However, no linguist has endeavored to discover the true origin of the word. What insight does the Albanian language offer into this concept? In Greek mythology, Koalemos (Ancient Greek: Κοάλεμος) was the god of stupidity, also known as the fool, mentioned in the works of Aristophanes and Plutarch's Parallel Lives. The Latin spelling of the name is Coalemus. Furthermore, the word κοάλεμος was used to describe a "fool". An ancient false etymology suggests that κοάλεμος originates from κοέω (koeō), meaning "to perceive", and ἡλεός (ēleos), meaning "disturbed" or "crazy". However, the true etymology of this word remains unconfirmed. The Albanian language employs symbolic expressions such as "lënë, i marrë, i ka ikur mendja, ka kaluar, shkalluar".  The phras...

Është shkruar dhe thënë shumë për marrëzinë njerëzore. Janë përpjekur ta shpjegojnë marrëzinë njerëzore që nga lashtësia e deri në ditët e sotme, madje paraardhësit tanë i kishin dhënë një emrin një hyjnie, dhe të gjithë përgjegjësinë për marrëzinë që e bën njeriun të paaftë të mendërisht, por asnjë gjuhëtar nuk është munduar të gjejëdhe zbulojë origjinen e vërtetë te fjales. Çfarë sjell gjuha shqipe për kë koncept? Në mitologjinë "greke", Koalemos (greqishtja e lashtë: Κοάλεμος) ishte perëndia e marrezisë, budadallekut, i përmendur në veprat e Aristofanit dhe Jetëve paralele të Plutarkut.  Drejtshkrimi latin i emrit është Coalemus. Për më tepër, fjala κοάλεμος u përdor për të përshkruar një "budalla".  Një etimologji e rreme nga kohët e lashta sugjeron se κοάλεμος e ka origjinën nga κοέω (koeō), që do të thotë "perceptoj" dhe ἡλεός (ēleos), që do të thotë "i shqetësuar" ose "i çmendur".  Megjithatë, etimologjia e vërtetë e kësaj fjale ...

The English word "bite" originates from the Proto-Indo-European word *bʰeyd-, conveying the notion of "to split" or "to divide." This etymological root reveals a profound connection to the Albanian language. Breaking Down the Roots The word *bʰeyd- can be decomposed into two distinct Albanian roots: " Bʰe " This root is reminiscent of the Albanian verb "bej," meaning "to make" or "to do." In this context, "bej" serves as an auxiliary component, facilitating the creation of the word "bite." The verb "bej" carries a rich semantic significance, implying the act of bringing something into existence or shaping reality. "Yd" The second root, "yd," is closely tied to the symbolism of the letter "Y." This letter represents the union of two I's or the division of a single Y into two I's. This duality inherent in the letter "Y" reflects the fundament...

Putin's actions constitute war crimes, leading to thousands of innocent victims on both sides.  Regarding the Russian residents in Ukraine, they should have to decide their fate, not Putin, not Trump, not Zelenskyy, free from external influence. This idea is echoed in the proposal for a referendum in the occupied lands, ensuring that the russian residents' decisions are respected and implemented. To achieve a fair resolution, several key steps can be taken: - Withdrawal of Russian forces : Russian troops should withdraw from occupied Ukrainian lands to pave the way for peaceful negotiations. - Accountability for war crimes : Putin should be held accountable for war crimes and tried by an international court. - Peacekeeping and referendum : Peacekeeping forces should take control of occupied lands, and a referendum should be held to determine the fate of Russian residents. - Democratic reforms : Democratic elections should be held in both Ukraine and Russia to ensure that the vo...