romance languages

More Than a Suffix: The World of Clitics

What do 'll in "we'll" and 's in "cat's" have in common? They are clitics—phonologically weak words that can't stand…

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From Rome to Romania: A History of Romance

Ever wonder how the Latin of Roman soldiers evolved into languages as diverse as French, Spanish, and Romanian? We trace…

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France’s Base-20 Math Problem

Why do the French say 'four-twenties' for 80? This linguistic quirk is a fascinating relic from a base-20 counting system…

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The Balkan Sprachbund: A Linguistic Melting Pot

What happens when unrelated languages live side-by-side for centuries? In the Balkans, languages as different as Albanian, Greek, and Romanian…

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The Language of the Sea: How Maritime Pidgin Shaped Global Communication

Long before English dominated global communication, the world's oceans were a linguistic laboratory where sailors, merchants, and pirates forged simplified…

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The Sicilian Language: A Unique Variant of Italian

The Sicilian language, known in its original form as "Sicilianu", occupies a unique position in the mosaic of Romance languages.…

2 years ago

The Impact of Latin on the Italian Language

Italian, with its rich history and profound influence in the world of literature and arts, is one of the most…

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Archaic Portuguese Words: A Journey through Literature

In the kaleidoscopic world of language evolution, words ebb and flow, surge, and retreat like the waves of an ocean.…

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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Regional Dialects in Italy

Italy is a country renowned for its grandeur, encompassing picturesque landscapes, a glorious history, mouthwatering cuisine, and a diverse cultural…

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