Neologiska

Neologiska is a Swedish term used to describe words or expressions that have recently entered the language or acquired a new sense. In linguistics, such items are referred to as neologisms, and the adjective neologisk is used to describe them. The form neologiska is the plural/neuter attributive form used when describing plural nouns, for example neologiska ord or neologiska uttryck.

Neologiska arise through several processes. They can be newly coined within a language (word formation through affixation or compounding), or borrowed from other languages and adapted to Swedish phonology and spelling (engelska lånord). They may also be calques, semantic shifts (markedly broader or different meanings), or blends that fuse elements from existing words. Digital communication, science, technology, and youth culture are especially fertile grounds for neologisms, and many enter everyday use gradually.

The life of a neologisk form depends on usage and acceptance. If a neologism accumulates frequency in spoken and written language, it can be recognized by dictionaries and language authorities, such as the Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL). Some neologiska words become standard and stable parts of the language, while others remain ephemeral or restricted to specific communities.

Common domains for neologiska include technology, media, and online culture. Examples often cited in Swedish include terms like hashtags, selfies, googla (to search on Google), and streama (to stream). The study of neologiska helps linguists track how languages grow and adapt to social change.