NEOLOGIZM KULINARNY KASZOTTO. STUDIUM PRZYPADKU
CULINARY NEOLOGISM KASHOTTO. CASE STUDY

Summary/Abstract: The study analyses the morphological structure, semantics and contemporary uses of the neologism kaszotto ‘kashotto’ created in Polish by analogy to the Italianism risotto. The hybrid word-formation structured as a semi-calque reveals that the Polish culinary lexicon is being enriched not only through the transfer of Italian terminology or with lexical innovations such as pseudo-Italianisms. The assimilation of Italian cultural and linguistic elements also occurs as a structural and semantic remodelling of the foreign pattern in order to accommodate it to the realities of Polish culture. As illustrated by real examples of use, the new word pattern is replicated. On the sidelines of our linguistic discussion, we propose reflections on the mass reception of Italian culture and the experience of Italianity in today’s Poland, as well as on the semiotic potential of linguistic means carrying information about Italianity in the verbal communication of Polish speakers.

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