Regional background and donor-language fluency as predictors of Finnish loanword frequency in Finland-Swedish
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Aims and objectives: This study examines fennicisms (i.e., Finnish loanwords calques) in Finland-Swedish, a Swedish variety spoken Finland. We investigate how fennicism frequency relates to speakers’ regional backgrounds fluency Finnish. Methodology: 134 participants from four regions Finland performed picture-naming task designed elicit fennicisms. The also rated their own Data analysis: A regression analysis with the outcome variable of predictors region, Finnish, gender was performed. Findings: Results show that speakers more bilingual Southern Helsinki used significantly than Ostrobothnia or Swedish-speaking Åland. suggests strong predictor for use, as low moderate knowledge fewer high native(-like) fluency. No significant effect found. Originality: While are considered widespread there is little previous research on use distribution. Implications: results demonstrate while many well-established Finland-Swedish variety, limited certain groups communities.
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Bilingualism
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1756-6878', '1367-0069']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/13670069231173259