Posted in Language Information on Aug 23rd, 2007
Homonym is a group of words that share the same spelling or pronunciation (or both) but have different meanings.
The word “homonym” comes from Greek prefix homo- (”same”) and suffix -onym (”name”). Thus, it refers to two or more distinct words sharing the “same name”.
Examples of homonyms in English are:
stalk - part of a plant
stalk - to follow someone [...]
Posted in Language Information on Aug 23rd, 2007
A diminutive is a formation of a word used to convey a degree of smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment.
Diminutives are often used for affection. In many languages the meaning of diminution can be translated “tiny” or “wee” and diminutives are used frequently when speaking to small children; adult people sometimes [...]
Posted in Russian on Aug 23rd, 2007
Various languages have different levels of politeness for speaking with other people.
The forms of the Politeness depend on the culture and in the native language.
There are various levels of politeness. This may be expressed in the type of words/vocabulary that one uses, or it may also be an integral part of a language’s grammar.
Languages with only [...]
Posted in Language Information on Aug 23rd, 2007
Various languages have different levels of politeness for speaking with other people.
The forms of the Politeness depend on the culture and in the native language.
There are various levels of politeness. This may be expressed in the type of words/vocabulary that one uses, or it may also be an integral part of a language’s grammar.
Languages with only [...]
