On the Fate of Loanwords in a Language (the Case of the German Language)

Introduction . The article discusses loanwords as one of the ways to expand lexis, attitude towards foreign language units in German community, particular, purist movements and efforts preserve purity language, a brief analysis modern is carried out. Currently, loanwords, especially those form English, have crucial role process lexis evolution. Analyzing this phenomenon its perception by native speakers might help suggest how will evolve. Methodology sources In course study, such concepts “language evolution”, “loanwords”, “purism” were analyzed described. materials for study articles linguists E.D. Polivanov M.D. Stepanova on development expansion particular works sociolinguists, L.P. Krysin I.V. Belikov, related evolution, well studies language. Results discussion highlights sociolinguistic ideas about considers significant part process. diachronic synchronic elements out, main milestones purism Germany are presented. like any society, inevitably influenced cultures that bring something new; isolated practically impossible. At different stages, borrows missing from languages communities achieved greater success area or another. borrowed directly mood political situation other extralinguistic factors. conducted research suggests despite not always positive members community including words into inevitable. Conclusion Borrowings an inevitable consequence linguistic evolution taking place close contact with cultures. moment, borrowings integral essential element development.