Mongolinkielinen

Mongolinkielinen refers to the linguistic process of a Finnish loanword originating from Mongolian, which further influenced by other languages, such as Hungarian and Altaic languages. This phenomenon is notable in the language development of certain regions, particularly in Eastern Finland, where cultural exchange and historical contact between Finnish and Mongol people led to linguistic borrowing.

During the Mongol invasion of Eastern Europe in the 13th century, there was a significant influx of Mongol and other Turkic tribes into the region. This led to the introduction of Mongolian and other Altaic loanwords into the Finnish language. Many of these loanwords entered the Finnish vocabulary through the Turkic languages, specifically the Karluk language, which had come into contact with the Mongols. Over time, these loanwords were assimilated into the Finnish language and became part of the everyday vocabulary.

The Mongolinkielinen phenomenon is most noticeable in the Uralic languages, particularly in Finnish and Estonian, but it also affects Hungarian to some extent. Examples of Mongolinkielinen words in Finnish include words for animals like reindeer (karibu) and wild boar (koira), which are derived from the Mongolian language and Turkic dialects. The exact number of loanwords from Mongolian and other languages is difficult to determine, but it is widely acknowledged that they represent a significant portion of the vocabulary in these languages.

Studies of Mongolinkielinen have provided valuable insights into the historical language contact and the linguistic exchange between the Finno-Ugric and Turkic language families. However, due to the complexity of the Mongolian language and the assimilation process, the exact origins and complexities of these loanwords are still subject to ongoing research and debate.