To give but one example: the English word "father" ultimately derives from an IE root √pə expressed in √pа̄ & #39;to protect& #39; and √pī & #39;to fatten& #39;, making IE *pəter* (father) literally "the protector of and provider for his family." The culture is hardwired into the language.
One might say, "Yes, but who knows such roots? That& #39;s hardly relevant to today& #39;s speakers." However, the roots are everywhere, forming a complex web of meaning. Words such as "fat," "feed," and "food" derive from the same root, and form deep subliminal connections to "father."
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