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rask

/ræsk/

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noun

/ræsk/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к датскому филологу, чьи работы по древнескандинавскому языку стали новаторскими в области сравнительного языкознания (1787-1832).

A proper noun referring to a Danish philologist whose work on Old Norse pioneered in the field of comparative linguistics (1787-1832).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    Rasmus Rask, a Danish philologist and linguist (1787-1832), known for his pioneering work in comparative linguistics, especially on Old Norse and Germanic languages.

    ruДатский филолог

    • Rask's work on Old Norse grammar laid the foundation for modern Germanic philology.
    • He is often compared to Jacob Grimm for his contributions to historical linguistics.
    • Rask traveled extensively to study languages, including Persian and Sanskrit.