Abstract
Standard Slovenian has a need for a feminine equivalent of the masculine noun vodja ‘leader’. After examining attempts to establish such a word or to simply use the masculine form for the feminine designation, the author suggests the form vodkinja, which is derived from the truncated masculine designation, like računovodkinja ‘female accountant’ (alongside računovodja for a male accountant), zborovodkinja ‘female choir director’ (alongside zborovodja for a male choir director), and similar.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.