Examining the Linguistic Tapestry of Globalization: Structural Borrowings

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Semantic-syntactic borrowings from English are accepted by 55% of native Albanian speakers, influencing language use.
Thirty-three new constructions from Albanian media were categorized based on semantic and syntactic features for detailed analysis.
Evaluation of borrowings shows a divide; some enrich Albanian semantics, while others create ambiguity and ungrammaticality, affecting language integrity in globalization context. Supports the notion that globalization shapes linguistic identity and language planning strategies.

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Analyzing structural borrowings from English enhances understanding of language dynamics in Albanian, suggesting cultural impacts.

Kananaj et al. (2024) studied this question.

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