ETYMOLOGY AND SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE NAMES OF FAMOUS ITALIAN DISHES

Аннотация

This article examines the etymology and semantics of the names of well-known Italian dishes, revealing their role as cultural markers and symbols of national identity. The study combines linguistic, historical, and cultural analyses to explore how historical events, regional traditions, and social transformations influenced the formation of gastronomic terms such as pizza, pasta, lasagna, tiramisù, and carbonara. The research highlights that these names, in addition to their nominative function, carry deep cultural meanings, reflecting the social and historical realities of different periods in Italian history. The findings may be useful in linguocultural studies, translation theory, and the promotion of national culinary heritage in the context of globalization. Keywords: Italian cuisine, gastronomic vocabulary, etymology, semantics, national identity, culture, food terminology, culinary culture.