word "archaic" comes from the Greek "Archos" - the ancient.Archaisms - is obsolete words.Nevertheless, we are faced every day with them.
Words archaisms can, although rarely, be used in everyday speech, and we will not have any problems understanding what is said.For example, "if", "eye", "finger" - everybody understands exactly what the significance behind these words.But in everyday speech, we are likely to use their modern counterparts "if", "eye" and "finger".
philologists archaisms divided into several groups.There are lexical archaisms.This means that the word simply has got synonymous with modern, quite different in sound from the original.Lanita became the cheek, forehead - forehead, Shuitsev - with his left hand.The above "if" has become "if."Sometimes, as in the case of Shuitsev word changed greatly.In this case, come to the aid of archaisms Dictionary.
Another group archaisms even more interesting.This semantic archaisms.Word preserved in the language, but it has changed its meaning.For example, a "belly."Now this word refers to a specific part of the body completely.But archaism "belly" means life.Therefore, ancient heroes were ready to "put the belly" in the battle, in a sense - to die.
Phonetic archaisms - is the third group.The meaning is saved, but it is not quite as pronounced as before, but very similar, in accordance with modern phonetic rules.For example, was "Daughter" - was the "daughter", was the "city" - has become a "city" and so on.
most interesting type of archaisms - derivation.This word, which has kept its value, but it is formed quite differently.A typical example of such an archaism - the word "shepherd".Its modern sound - a shepherd.But the origin of the obvious - both derived from the verb "to graze."
can often archaisms found in proverbs and set phrases "eye for an eye", "united like a finger."They are very popular with poets, writers and even writing fraternity.That's really who is particularly fond of archaisms - the ones who come up with the name.The names of food businesses and projects simply abound archaisms.
Used to place archaic pathos can further said the speaker.Love archaisms and satirists, and for the same reason - misplaced enthusiasm brings a smile and a laugh.For obvious reasons, many archaisms in books and films on historical themes, as well as in areas that differ conservatism.Palm in part the use of archaisms hold priests as the modernization of the prayer is extremely rare.
presence of archaisms, of course, is not the only feature of the Russian language.In English, they also abound.This, incidentally, greatly complicates the work of translators, interpreters especially poetry.Few understand the meaning of words, you have to pick it up Russian counterpart, and it is desirable, too archaic.
Archaisms must be distinguished from historicism.Archaisms - is obsolete words, but objects, phenomena, events that they represent, have not disappeared, and all around us today.Historicism, on the contrary, represent objects and phenomena of articles published.For example, armor, musket, leggings.
