Vertailukieli
Vertailukieli is a Finnish term that translates to "comparison language" or "comparative language." It refers to the linguistic study and analysis of how different languages relate to each other, focusing on their similarities and differences in structure, vocabulary, and phonology. This field is a core component of comparative linguistics, which aims to reconstruct proto-languages and understand language evolution.
The study of vertailukieli involves systematic comparison of related languages. By examining cognates (words with common
Key aspects of vertailukieli include identifying sound correspondences, grammatical parallels, and lexical similarities. Researchers often develop