Souvenir and Souvenier ?
Some words in the English language probably have the same spellings as well as pronunciation also. There is just the difference of one or two letters. With the words Souvenier and Souvenir it is very difficult to differentiate which one of the spelling is correct.
Similarly with the words Extention and Extension , the pronunciation of both the words are probably the same and there is a difference between the letter ‘t’ and ‘s’ in both words. But there is a lot of difference in the meaning of both the words.
So, today in this article I will explain to you the meaning of both the words Souvenier and Souvenir and the easiest way to identify the use of both words.
Souvenir Vs Souvenier
Meaning of Souvenir
Souvenirs can be an object or paper that you received to remind of a person or an event. It is mostly used in events and conferences where the receiver has to take it home as a remembrance of that particular event or owner. It also plays a role as a symbol of honor to the receiver.
In other words, it is something that the receiver keeps to remind him of that special event.
Examples
- I have decided to buy some souvenirs from my London trip to make it more special for me.
- Do you have any idea how important this souvenir was for me?
- When my father went on his trip abroad, he left his watch for me as a souvenir.
Meaning of Souvenier
Souvenier is the alternative spelling of ‘Souvenir’. The only difference between the spellings is the letter ‘e’ between ‘i’ and ‘r’. But it is not common in use.
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Examples
- Souvenier that I got in that party is quite beautiful. (incorrect)
- The word ‘Souvenier’ is an obsolete way of spelling the ideal word ‘Souvenir’.
- Suman wants to buy some souveniers to make this event memorable. (incorrect)
The Final Words
Although, the autocorrect in my laptop shows that ‘Souvenier’ is incorrect and should be replaced by ‘Souvenir’ but ‘Souvenier’ is the alternative or obsolete way of writing the ideal word. Most people prefer to use the word ‘Souvenir’ as it is considered more correct because of the advancement of the English language.
So, I would advise you to check the dictionary before using words as it can be confusing sometimes as in the case of ‘Souvenir or Souvenier’. But I hope you have understood that ‘Souvenir’ is the ideal word.
