Whenever a loanword becomes very popular it simply overtakes the previous word. Just look at English, all the 'higher status' words (i.e sounding posh) are of French origin.
The issue we have is people back home deliberately using foreign words straight up to signal their status as people who had a education abroad or went outside the country.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.