Some discussion notes on derivatives of foreign geographical names in the Slovak Spelling Rules Cover Image

Niekoľko diskusných poznámok o derivátoch cudzích geografických názvov v Pravidlách slovenského pravopisu
Some discussion notes on derivatives of foreign geographical names in the Slovak Spelling Rules

Author(s): Ivor Ripka
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Lexis, Western Slavic Languages
Published by: Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra Slovenskej akadémie vied
Keywords: resident names; geographical names; Slovak orthography; suffixes; infixes; standardization;

Summary/Abstract: The document discusses the formation of resident names from foreign geographical names in Slovak orthographic rules. It highlights the historical and systematic approaches to creating these names, focusing on the use of suffixes and infixes. The text provides examples of how different geographical names are transformed into resident names, considering factors like syllable count and phonetic characteristics. It also examines the inconsistencies and challenges in standardizing these names, particularly with non-declinable toponyms. The study references various linguistic sources and previous research to support its analysis. It concludes by emphasizing the need for updated orthographic guidelines to address the evolving linguistic landscape.

  • Issue Year: 58/2024
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 281-290
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Slovak
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