Elements of Culture Preserved in Language

Abstract

All ideological functions of social order are accomplished by language. It is a means of communication between the people of the society. This means of communication is mainly used in society for communication, expression and establishing social relations. Man also lives in society. He uses language to express his experience, feelings and thoughts in society. In such a way, language is not only helpful in establishing contact in society, but also helps in creating and conveying different types of experiences. Therefore, the need for language remains in the society. Language is also associated with its society. The language system of any language, letters, words, sentences, rhymes, idioms etc., are formed by its society and culture. Every society has its own language and culture. With the development of society, language and culture also develop. Language is considered a part of culture. Both these are included in each other. It is difficult to separate these two. Where culture is made up of society's values, beliefs, customs, lifestyle, food, etc., which shapes language. Language provides verbal expression to culture. Culture is understood or experienced through language. Culture and its society survive in language. Therefore, culture is reflected in the language through which man expresses himself. In this case, the neglect of one's own language by the user is the neglect of their collective culture, because it is through the use of language that culture is preserved and dynamic. To stop using language is to end a society.