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The use of a sound or form that is perceived as foreign in a context where a native sound or form would be more correct based on the original language of a given loanword.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
Examples
- When he wrote that he was going to “Hämbürg”, it was considered a hyperforeignism because the German form is “Hamburg”.
- Although most hyperforeignisms are accidental, there are some intentional ones, such as Target being humorously called "Tarjay."
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hyperforeignization
Antonyms: none provided
The misapplication of foreign pronunciation or usage more broadly; approximation that is misapprehensive or pedantic; use of a foreign form that is not in common use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
Examples
- When she talked about the beautiful “freschi”, this was considered a hyperforeignism because in English the plural form “frescoes” is used.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
From hyperforeign + -ism. First use appears c. 1982.
