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Hans-Joerg Schmid
@HJ_Schmid
A harmless drudge, that busies himself in trying to understand how language works (adapted from ??). Doing research and teaching at LMU Munich
Apr 8, 2021 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
Replying to @davidadger How are languages formed? A wonderful question every linguist should have their own answer to. Here is my two cents in 16 tweets (probably not 100% suitable for kids): 01/16 Languages are formed by people exploiting linguistic conventions to get across meanings, get things done (ask for a request, give a promise), get across who they are or want to be seen as (boss, lover, mother), socialize, show solidarity (and distance), exert power …