Some words remain the prerogative of colloquial speech, since they are used in the family circle in relation to relatives and friends. This state of affairs can persist for many centuries, because of 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 word? Although ... Even the sound suggests that the speaker did not mean anything offensive.
Complex etymology
Philologists have traced an interesting etymology, which allows you to take a fresh look at the definition. So, the ancient Indian ghoras is called a related concept, which means "swift", "terrible", "scary".
There are analogues in European culture:
- “indignant”, “saddened”, “sadness” - from the Gothic words gaurs and gaurjan;
- "miserable", "wretched" - as a translation from the ancient German gorag;
- "painful" - from the Irish gure.
They mean negative emotions, mental anguish. The meaning of the word “rebuke” came from the same Pre-Slavic root, which gave the East Slavic languages such concepts as:
- "force";
- "sadden";
- "grieve";
- "hurry";
- "wear";
- "torment".
External pressure becomes apparent in order to give the object the correct shape and / or make it perform the actions you need. However, the verb is used to address a person, so we are talking about the educational process.
Home schooling
The word is colloquial, describing certain personal relationships. For example, between a mother and a child, a nanny and pupils, a teacher and students. Breaks down into values:
- "scold for misconduct";
- "scold for a while";
- "report back".
The reason may be forgotten lessons, a broken vase, untimely return home. A patronizing tint is read between the lines. A comrade older in age or position is needed, as well as his young and somewhat inexperienced student, trainee, partner, etc.
There is no negative subtext, there is only maximum politeness, correct communication without offensive attacks or disrespect for the offender, because the main motivation in the desire to condemn is care about the person, his development and future. Not orders, but requests to mend.
Everyday 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 means softness of relations, the absence of malice between characters of different generations. A great addition to your vocabulary!