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Languages, thoughts and realities?

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The paper examines Whorf's hypothesis, which posits that language shapes and constrains thought. It suggests that certain ideas may only be articulated in one language, rendering them untranslatable into another. This analysis highlights the implications of linguistic relativity, indicating that the nuances of thought could be lost in translation between languages. The study contributes to the understanding of the interplay between language and cognition, emphasizing the limitations imposed by linguistic structures on conceptual expression.

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9783638886406
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GRIN Verlag

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2008, paperback

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