externalloanwords

Externalloanwords refers to a phenomenon in linguistics where a word is borrowed from one language and adopted into another, but retains its original pronunciation and spelling. This process is distinct from loanwords, where the word may undergo phonetic and orthographic changes to better fit the phonological and orthographic systems of the receiving language. Externalloanwords are often used in specialized fields, such as science, technology, or international business, where precise terminology is crucial. For example, the English word "email" is an externalloanword, as it retains its original German pronunciation and spelling despite being widely used in English. The term "externalloanword" itself is relatively recent and has been used to describe this specific type of linguistic borrowing.