False Cognates and Deceptive Cognates: Issues to Build Special Dictionaries

Author(s)

Sabino, Marilei Amadeu ; Margalitadze, T ; Meladze, G

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: PROCEEDINGS OF THE XVII EURALEX INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS; v. N/A, p. 10-pg., 2016-01-01.

Abstract

A discussion is presented of the terms "false cognate", "false friend" and "deceptive cognate", usually considered synonyms, in order to establish differences between them and eliminate theoretical confusion. It is argued that the terms "false cognate" and "deceptive cognate" refer to two different linguistic phenomena. Distinct definitions are proposed for both and illustrated with practical examples, based on Set Theory. It is hoped that the discussion may be of benefit to build special dictionaries of "false" and "deceptive" cognates, as well as to improve foreign language learning and teaching methodology. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/14233-7 - X International School on Lexicography
• Grantee: Marilei Amadeu Sabino
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad
• FAPESP's process: 15/06484-5 - 8th Annual International Conference on Languages & Linguistics
• Grantee: Marilei Amadeu Sabino
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Meeting - Abroad