Some words remain the prerogative of colloquial speech, as they are used in the family circle in relation to relatives and friends. This state of affairs can persist for many centuries, due to which the original form loses its connection with the modern language and causes difficulties in understanding the interlocutor. The younger generation does not always understand: how is it to scold? How offensive is the meaning of the word? Although… Even the sound suggests that the speaker did not mean anything offensive.
Complicated etymology
Philologists have traced an interesting etymology that allows you to take a fresh look at the definition. So, a related concept is called the ancient Indian ghoras, which means "swift", "terrible", "terrible".
There are analogues in European culture:
- "outraged", "sad", "to grieve" - from the Gothicwords gaurs and gaurjan;
- "miserable", "wretched" - as a translation from the old German gorag;
- "sickly" from Irish gure.
They mean negative emotions, mental anguish. The meaning of the word “reproach” came from the same Proto-Slavic root that gave the East Slavic languages such concepts as:
- "force";
- "to be sad";
- "mourn";
- "hurry up";
- "wear out";
- "torturing".
External pressure becomes apparent to give the object the right shape and/or make it do what you want it to do. However, the verb is used to address a person, so we are talking about the educational process.
Homeschooling
The word is colloquial, describing some personal relationship. For example, between a mother and a child, a nanny and pupils, a teacher and students. Breaks down into values:
- "to scold for misconduct";
- "scold some time";
- "reprimand".
The reason may be forgotten lessons, a broken vase, an untimely return home. Between the lines there is a patronizing tone. We need a comrade older in age or position, as well as his young and somewhat inexperienced student, trainee, partner, etc.
There is no negative connotation, there is only maximum courtesy, correct communication withoutinsulting attacks or disrespect for the offender, because the main motivation in the desire to scold is concern for the individual, his development and future. Not orders, but requests to improve.
Daily communication
In private conversations, such a definition is appropriate. It is very light, touching, devoid of the negative semantic load inherent in the verbs "scold, scold". Of course, it is not suitable for official documents, but in fiction it denotes the softness of relations, the absence of malice between characters of different generations. Great addition to your vocabulary!