lahknevuste
Lahknevuste is a term used in Estonian linguistics to denote systematic differences between expected standard forms and forms observed in real language use. It describes the set of observable divergences that occur across dialects, social registers, or historical stages. The concept encompasses variations in phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon, and it is used to analyze how languages adapt under contact, change, or social influence.
Types of lahknevuste include phonological deviations (different pronunciations of phonemes), orthographic deviations (nonstandard spellings that reflect
Causes of lahknevuste are diverse: language contact with other languages, sociolinguistic factors such as age or
In research, lahknevuste are studied using corpora, fieldwork, and historical-comparative methods to map where and how
See also: language variation, dialectology, sociolinguistics, standard language, phonology, morphology.