The article presents the phenomenon of Polish – Ukrainian linguistic interference. It could be noticed mostly in the Eastern Bordlands or on the frontier territory of the two countries. The term linguistic interference is used when we are dealing with the process occurring in communication between at least two languages. It is a long-term, multilaterally complex, and inclusive process of transfer some elements from L1 into L2. The interference process is concerned primarily with the lexis and phonetics but it also includes phonology, morphology, syntax, and stylistics. Regarding borrowings from two different languages, it is known as external interference. Such a phenomenon is mainly noticed in the lexical or phonetic field. Numerous research proves that interferences are a common occurrence in
the personal names of Polish people who have been living in former USSR areas. Furthermore, it is proved that the Polish language, speaking by Poles who live in Ukrainian territory submit to a powerful influence of the Ukrainian language. As a result of that fact, the ‘Borderland dialect’ was formed over time. The dialect with the elapse of time influenced also the national language. On the other hand, linguistic research indicates a strong Polish impact on West Ukrainian dialects, in particular: dialekt łemkowski (Lemko dialect) as well as dialekt nadsański (dialect ‘from the San’). Polonisms in the Ukrainian language and rutenizms in the Polish language has undergone semantic – stylistic evolution. It is clearly represented by numerous studies with the language examples included.
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