næghi
Næghi is a term used in linguistics to describe a type of linguistic switch in some languages, particularly in the Caucasus region. It involves the replacement of one form of a word with another, often with concomitant changes in the sound or meaning of the word. Næghi is often seen as a pragmatic device to avoid unsuitable words or to introduce subtle shades of meaning.
In languages that exhibit næghi, words can change their stems, suffixes, or prefixes to alter their nuances.
Næghi is not as extensively studied as other linguistic phenomena, but its study offers insights into the