19/04/2025
"BrainRot" = Matoduganila
In 2024, the slang term "brainrot" gained popularity and was even added to dictionaries. It refers to the supposed decline in mental clarity and cognitive function due to excessive consumption of low-quality or addictive internet content.
Interestingly, Burushaski already had a word with the exact same meaning—"Matoo duganila" (mato = brain, duganila = rot). If we examine further, words like duginila or daganaba dukuguna also convey this idea.
In Burushaski, we often say "Yalay uny matoo duganila" when someone is overworking their mind or is deeply engrossed in something—whether it's intense mental effort or excessive consumption of content.
This shows how Burushaski has always had precise and expressive terms for modern concepts!
