Balticism
Definitions
A word or other feature originating in a Baltic language that has been borrowed by another language, usually a Slavic or a Finnic one.
Examples
“There are some old Balticisms though they are difficult to differentiate from Lithuanian.”
“The influence⟳ of the Baltic languages on Finnish is evident. For instance, there are about 1.1% of Balticisms in modern Finnish.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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