Mongolian well-wishes (yurol) and praising poems (magtaal): the usage of lexical borrowings
https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-5294-2025-8-4-61-79
Abstract
This article examines various examples of loanwords found in the genres of Mongolian ceremonial and ritual folklore. Yurol (well-wishes) and magtaal (praises) have a long and rich history within the cultural traditions of the Mongolian people. At the same time, these genres play a distinctly practical role in the lives of Mongols, accompanying a wide range of significant events in both public and private spheres – from festive public ceremonies to gatherings important within a family. The genres of yurol and magtaal have never lost their popularity throughout the entire historical existence of Mongolian nation. They have evolved with the passage of time, adapting and responding to all cultural innovations while actively incorporating neologisms, many of which are borrowed foreign words. This article is based on field and archival research materials conducted by scholars between 1964 and 2020, as well as on the dictionaries of borrowed words they compiled. Key information about the study of loanwords in the Mongolian language is presented and specific examples and linguistic features identified within the framework of the folklore genres under study are analyzed.
About the Author
M. R. Sovdagarova
National University of Mongolia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria R. Sovdagarova
1, Ikh Surguuliin St., Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 1400
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Sovdagarova M.R. Mongolian well-wishes (yurol) and praising poems (magtaal): the usage of lexical borrowings. Folklore: Structure, Typology, Semiotics. 2025;8(4):61-79. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2658-5294-2025-8-4-61-79
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