On some Bulgarian-Polish parallels in the field of colloquial lexis Cover Image

За някои българо-полски паралели в областта на разговорната лексика
On some Bulgarian-Polish parallels in the field of colloquial lexis

Author(s): Petar Sotirov
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Lexis, Comparative Linguistics, Western Slavic Languages, Eastern Slavic Languages, Translation Studies
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: Bulgarian language; Polish language; colloquialism; colloquial lexis; parallels

Summary/Abstract: Colloquial lexis formed as a result of metaphorization is analysed in more detail. At the end of the article, conclusions are presented which show both similarities and some significant differences between the two languages. The author’s interpretation of the reasons that led to this condition is also suggested.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: XXXIII
  • Page Range: 72-104
  • Page Count: 33
  • Language: English, Bulgarian, Polish