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OT: That entry says it's the name of a deity. Are names "words"? And are Italian names English words? This is meant to be an honest question, I just don't kn
by hibbelig 5y ago
OT: That entry says it's the name of a deity. Are names "words"? And are Italian names English words?
This is meant to be an honest question, I just don't know. Intuitively, I was surprised.
- hnarn 5y agoMy personal opinion is that if you can find it in an English dictionary, it's an English word. It's pretty common, in English as it is in all languages, that the pronunciation differs from that of the original language from which the name originated.
- dsr_ 5y agoEverything is a word. Most words are informal, and may not effectively communicate both direct meaning and cultural implications. Formal words can generally be found in a dictionary, and when used in those contexts, are more likely to effectively communicate direct meaning.