Excerpt from Hommage au Congrès des Orientalistes de Hanoi, de la Part du Bataviaasch Genootschap Van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, 1902
Que le Malais ait enrichi son vocabulaire par raison géographique, et par conséquent memantile, est incontestable; d'ailleurs, il est aussi pro bable que des influences de l'asie Orientale se sont fait sentir parmi les peuples de l'archipel longtemps avant l'apparition de la culture hindous, mais on n'en peut rien dire avec certitude. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the interconnectedness of the languages of the Indonesian archipelago, delving into the fascinating influence of Hinduism and Islam on the Malay language. The author meticulously examines the etymological roots of Malay words, tracing their origins to Sanskrit and Arabic, revealing the profound impact of these major religions on the vocabulary and structure of the language. Through a comparative analysis of Malay with other regional tongues, the book uncovers a tapestry of shared vocabulary and grammatical structures, highlighting the linguistic unity of the region. The author masterfully demonstrates how Malay has absorbed and adapted elements from neighboring languages, creating a rich and diverse linguistic landscape. This book is a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Southeast Asia. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and interconnectedness of the languages of the Indonesian archipelago, offering fresh insights into the region's rich linguistic and cultural tapestry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366655311_0
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