Erdélyi szerzők, fordítók nyelvelméleti megjegyzései
Observations on the Theory of Language by Transylvanian Authors and Translators

Summary/Abstract: It is well-known that one cannot really pin down regular 18th century works on the theory of language by Hungarian scholars. As Lajos Csetri’s findings show Hungarian neologism was more driven by practical motivations than the impetus of theoretical discussions. Therefore, it is quite surprising to find observations that were actually made on the theory of language and semantics; a number of such comments can be found at the most unexpected places, mostly in the forewords and comments of scientific, religious and literary works translated into Hungarian. In my paper I strive to present as many observations as possible on language in general or specifically Hungarian made by authors of Transylvania in their works published from the mid-18th century to approximately 1790.

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