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Evar Saar

b. 1969

Estonian linguist (born 1969)

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Born 1969. Evar Saar is an Estonian and Russian linguist, journalist and philologist.

Evar Saar (; born 16 August 1969) is an Estonian linguist, toponymist and Võro language activist.

He has traveled extensively around the historical county of Võrumaa and documented the original names of all major geographical features there. In total, he has collected over 50,000 names from the Võro language spoken in Southern Estonia.

Works Võrumaa kohanimede analüüs enamlevinud nimeosade põhjal ja traditsioonilise kogukonna nimesüsteem. Dissertationes philologiae estonicae Universitatis Tartuensis, 1406–1325; 22, Tartu Ülikool 2008. Räpina ja Vastseliina kohanimed. Sünkrooniline ülevaade ja andmebaas. In: Mariko Faster ja Evar Saar. Võromaa kotussõnimmist, Võro Instituut 2002. (MA thesis: Local names of Räpina and Vastseliina. Synchronical overview and database) Eve Alender, Kairit Henno, Annika Hussar, Peeter Päll ja Evar Saar. Nimekorralduse analüüs, Eesti Keele Sihtasutus 2003. (Analysis of name planning)

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Education
University of Tartu
Employers
Võro Institute
Awards
Order of the White Star, 5th Class

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Evar Saar?

Estonian linguist (born 1969)

When was Evar Saar born?

Evar Saar was born on 16 August 1969 in Sõmerpalu Rural Municipality.

What is Evar Saar's occupation?

Evar Saar is a linguist, journalist and philologist.

What nationality is Evar Saar?

Evar Saar is Estonian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Evar Saar

· Wikidata: Q3744899

· DBpedia: Evar Saar

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