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P20132 Resources for Word collection

  • Lesson 2

    P20132 Resources for Word collection

        This lesson talks about the various resources
    available in the Tamil language for collection and
    coining of new words. It discusses the importance of
    etymology or word origins in the process of solaakkam.
    It shows how ancient Tamil literary texts, dictionaries,
    thesauruses and journals are important resources for
    solaakkam. It highlights how the various speech -
    registers and dialects serve as valuable pointers in
    solaakkam.

        Experts involved in the process of solaakkam
    must possess an in-depth knowledge of the source
    language as well as the target language. New words in
    a language are generally created along the lines of the
    linguistic tradition of the language or if necessary by
    breaking that tradition. A new word may be created by
    changing an existing word or by combining words or
    reviving the old ones. An understanding of word origins,
    word structure and usage is therefore essential.

        Solaakkam also requires an awareness of the
    various speech-registers. Language varies depending on
    the context in which it is used. It is important to
    understand how a language undergoes changes
    depending on the 'soozhal' or context of usage. The
    language of everyday speech is not the same as the
    language of science and technology. The 'soozhal' or
    context of usage in Tamil may be classified as 'iyalbu
    soozhal' i.e., (everyday speech), 'sirappu soozhal' (usage
    relating to specific areas of specialization) and 'ariviyal
    soozhal' i.e., (scientific and technical terms).

        Knowledge of grammar, parts of speech, prefixes,
    suffixes, root words and inflections are indispensable in
    sollaakkam.

        Ancient literary texts, lexicons,thesauruses,journals,
    textbooks, encyclopedias and special dictionaries
    contribute a great deal to solaakkam. The lesson
    discusses in detail how each of these is a valuable
    resource for the coining of new words.

        Regional dialects, dialects pertaining to specific castes, religious terms, scientific and technical jargon
    and other speech - registers not only provide insights
    into the art of coining words, but also prove to be rich
    resources for solaakkam. Compilations of words relating
    to these areas will be of tremendous help in solaakkam.

        Euphemisms i.e., (idakkaradal) and jargon i.e., (kuzhu
    ukkuri) are also good resources for solaakkam.


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