English linguistics jargon abounds with German words (Sprachbund, Wanderwort, Aktionsart...) The author isn’t showing off – this is a blog written by linguists

English linguistics jargon abounds with German words (Sprachbund, Wanderwort, Aktionsart...) The author isn’t showing off – this is a blog written by linguists mainly for linguists, so it wouldn’t impress anyone. He’s just using the lingo that people come to use as they immerse themselves in this field.