ΓΛΩΣΣΑΛΛΑΓΗ, γλωσσαλλαγη
GLŌSSALLAGĒ, glōssallagē
Sounds Like: gloh-ssal-la-GAY
Translations: change of tongue, change of language, confusion of tongues, confusion of language
From the root: ΓΛΩΣΣΑ, ΑΛΛΑΓΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'γλῶσσα' (tongue, language) and 'ἀλλαγή' (change, alteration). It refers to a change or confusion of language, often implying a state where communication becomes difficult or impossible due to linguistic alteration or diversity. It can describe a situation where people's languages are suddenly altered or mixed, leading to misunderstanding.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Accusative, or Dative, Feminine
Instances
Pseudo-Baruch
- The Greek Apocalypse of Baruch (3 Baruch) — 3:8
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΓΛΩΣΣΑ, ΑΛΛΑΓΗ, appear in our texts.
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