anglicizmus

Anglicizmus refers to a word, phrase, or grammatical construction borrowed from the English language and incorporated into another language. These borrowings can occur in various ways, including direct adoption of English words, semantic loans where an existing word in the target language takes on an English meaning, or calques, which are literal translations of English phrases or idioms. The influx of anglicisms is often driven by globalization, technological advancements, and the widespread influence of English-language media and culture.

The presence of anglicisms in a language is a natural linguistic phenomenon and can enrich vocabulary by introducing new concepts or providing more concise terms. However, it can also be a source of debate, with some viewing it as a degradation of the native language and others seeing it as a necessary evolution. The extent to which anglicisms are accepted and integrated varies greatly between languages and even within different registers or communities of a single language. Many anglicisms become fully integrated into the lexicon, losing their foreign association over time, while others remain recognizable as borrowings. Analyzing anglicisms helps linguists understand language contact, cultural exchange, and the dynamic nature of language.