Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.22210/suvlin.2022.093.05
The influence of foreign languages on the urban vernacular of Osijek
Ana Mikić Čolić
orcid.org/0000-0003-2982-2334
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek
Ljubica Gašparević
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek
Bernardica Domorad
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek
Abstract
Given the specific geographical location of Osijek, with its proximity to as many as three national
borders, and considering its historical heritage, i.e. the infl uence of foreign languages due to socio–
political circumstances, viz. German, Turkish, Hungarian, this paper aims to investigate the extent
to which the elements of foreign languages are represented in the contemporary urban vernacular
of the City of Osijek. To this end, research included 200 participants who have lived in Osijek since
birth, classified into two age groups: 100 participants aged from 15 to 25, and 100 participants aged
from 25 aged 45 to 55. The analysis aims to show the prevalent influences on the urban vernacular
of Osijek, as well as to establish if age difference determines its use.
Keywords
foreign languages; languages in contact; foreign words; urban vernaculars; Osijek; Croatian
Hrčak ID:
280913
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Publication date:
25.7.2022.
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