Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.29162/pv.40.1.389
“To Use a Buffalo-Like Strength” On Animal Metaphorics in African Idiomatics Based on the Examples From the Fon Language in Benin
Sewanou Martial Jupiter Lanmadousselo
orcid.org/0000-0003-3052-0894
Abstract
An animal metaphor is spoken of when animal characteristics, among other things, are transferred to humans and their behaviour. In order to illustrate the peculiarity and character of the Fon language, 37 Fon (Benin) expressions are selected as examples in this study. The focus is entirely on animal metaphors. The selected Fon idioms are, on the one hand, transcribed and translated into German, and on the other hand, contextually annotated in order to highlight their semantic meanings. The latter is illustrated by example.
Keywords
animal metaphors, Fon idioms, Fon language, semantic meanings, usage examples, Fon animal knowledge
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306139
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Publication date:
16.7.2023.
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