THE LINGUISTIC STUDY OF BORROWED INTERNET TERMS

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technologies and the global spread of the internet have significantly transformed modern languages. One of the most noticeable linguistic consequences of this transformation is the large-scale borrowing of internet-related terms, primarily from English into other languages. This paper presents a comprehensive linguistic study of borrowed internet terms, focusing on their origin, structural adaptation, semantic development, and sociolinguistic functions. The research examines how internet borrowings are integrated into recipient languages through phonological, morphological, and syntactic processes, as well as how they acquire new meanings and pragmatic functions in digital discourse. Particular attention is given to the role of globalization, social media, and youth communication in accelerating lexical borrowing. The study also discusses the cultural and educational implications of borrowed internet terminology, highlighting the tension between linguistic innovation and language preservation. The findings demonstrate that borrowed internet terms are not temporary phenomena but stable and productive elements of contemporary language systems.