29 Jan 05
Originally posted by KneverKnightAnother question, I've been wondering where this name comes from (like what language, what does it mean etc.) Because, it is 'tinnitus' also in Finnish, and it so much sounds like a natural Finnish word that I was very surprised when I first learned that 'tinnitus' is used internationally (i.e. in English at least) too.
Tinnitus.
29 Jan 05
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Originally posted by RabellaI have no idea, I thought it might be from Latin, but that's just a guess. Does Finnish have any Latin roots?
Another question, I've been wondering where this name comes from (like what language, what does it mean etc.) Because, it is 'tinnitus' also in Finnish, and it so much sounds like a natural Finnish word that I was very surprised when I f ...[text shortened]... us' is used internationally (i.e. in English at least) too.
EDIT I looked it up, it is from Latin. It may be a medical term adopted by doctors in many countries to describe the same condition.
29 Jan 05
Originally posted by D43M0NI get that every now and then, and I always get it when I dive deep in the water swimming, it's annoying, but doesn't really do anything.
Does anyone know the name of the condition when your ears ring? I've had this for about three days now, peeving me off something chronic.
29 Jan 05
Originally posted by KneverKnightNo. (If I've understood correctly, I'm no expert etc. etc.)
Does Finnish have any Latin roots?
Anyway, I am almost sure (don't know how to explain why, but I have my (intuitive) reasons 🙂 ) that the word has no connections with the Finnish language and it's sounding natural is just a coincidence
29 Jan 05
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Originally posted by RabellaI suggest that doctors in Finland (and elsewhere) decided to use the same word to identify the same conditition.
No. (If I've understood correctly, I'm no expert etc. etc.)
Anyway, I am almost sure (don't know how to explain why, but I have my (intuitive) reasons 🙂 ) that the word has no connections with the Finnish language and it's sounding natural is just a coincidence
EDIT As far as it sounding natural to Finnish, I know nothing. It could be coincidence, or it could be that our present day languages evolved out of a common ancestor, with word-sharing happening as time went on.
There is a PhD in here somewhere ...
29 Jan 05
Originally posted by KneverKnightYeah, of course that, but that doesn't explain the sounding natural thing etc.. (Whatever, I'm becoming too tired to even try to express myself clearly, good night )
I suggest that doctors in Finland (and elsewhere) decided to use the same word to identify the same conditition.