Lanaisõnades

Lanaisõnades is a term that refers to a specific type of Estonian dialectal vocabulary. It is not a formal linguistic classification but rather a descriptive term used by some linguists and enthusiasts to group certain words found in various Estonian dialects. These words often share characteristics such as being unique to a particular region, having a distinct pronunciation, or being derived from older forms of the language that have since fallen out of common use.

The term itself is a compound word in Estonian. "Lana" is not a standard Estonian word and likely refers to a specific locality or a group of dialects that were historically spoken in a certain area, possibly associated with a historical region or a prominent dialectal feature. "Sõnades" simply means "in words." Therefore, "lanaisõnades" can be loosely translated as "words from the lana [region/dialect group]."

Studying lanaisõnades involves examining etymology, phonetics, and semantic shifts that have occurred within Estonian dialects. These words can provide valuable insights into the historical development of the Estonian language, regional variations in culture and daily life, and the influence of neighboring languages. While there is no comprehensive dictionary solely dedicated to lanaisõnades, they are often documented and discussed in broader studies of Estonian dialectology and historical linguistics.