Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 8, 2019 18:31:23 GMT 12
MĀORI LOANWORDS ENRICH TWITTER
"More loanwords are being used, which could indicate acceptance of loanwords and Māori [language] in general in New Zealand society," said lead author David Trye.
A loanword is interesting because the user has chosen to use it instead of the English equivalents. "There is a reason they are using them – an individual's word choice is reflective of their identity and ideology," Trye said in an interview.....
www.stuff.co.nz/science/113958987/mori-loanwords-enrich-twitter
"More loanwords are being used, which could indicate acceptance of loanwords and Māori [language] in general in New Zealand society," said lead author David Trye.
A loanword is interesting because the user has chosen to use it instead of the English equivalents. "There is a reason they are using them – an individual's word choice is reflective of their identity and ideology," Trye said in an interview.....
www.stuff.co.nz/science/113958987/mori-loanwords-enrich-twitter