Guest Babar Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 On 3/3/2010 at 5:52 AM, Fred McGriff said: On 3/3/2010 at 4:52 AM, chimera slot mom said: I find english amazing in it's rich vocabulary and historical development, but there are nuances in other languages that convey vastly different meanings. its It's always a joy for me to come up with a word then think "t t t, let's see if there is a synonym" because most of time there is one. Also what i like about english is that verbs are satellite based. In french you would say "descendre", "monter", while there's only one verb in english, "go" and two satellites "up", "down". This pretty useful and elegant. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/53919-peeple-not-nowin-english/page/2/#findComment-1258990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaarg Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Understanding the language you use to express yourself is important, but mostly for intelectuals. Most simple folks don give a dam. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide gaarg's signature Hide all signatures www.petergaber.com is where I keep my paintings. I used to have a kinky tumblr, but it exploded. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/53919-peeple-not-nowin-english/page/2/#findComment-1259006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidphakist Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Babar- I found the same attitude was common with Franco-Canadians in Montreal. I assure you I'm not a rich, annoying white girl, so the problem lies with them. Franco-Canadians are assholes. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide acidphakist's signature Hide all signatures music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/53919-peeple-not-nowin-english/page/2/#findComment-1259011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 On 3/3/2010 at 2:57 PM, Babar said: On 3/3/2010 at 5:52 AM, Fred McGriff said: On 3/3/2010 at 4:52 AM, chimera slot mom said: I find english amazing in it's rich vocabulary and historical development, but there are nuances in other languages that convey vastly different meanings. its It's always a joy for me to come up with a word then think "t t t, let's see if there is a synonym" because most of time there is one. Also what i like about english is that verbs are satellite based. In french you would say "descendre", "monter", while there's only one verb in english, "go" and two satellites "up", "down". This pretty useful and elegant. descend, ascend, rise, fall? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/53919-peeple-not-nowin-english/page/2/#findComment-1259017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hydrozone Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 On 3/3/2010 at 4:52 AM, chimera slot mom said: I find english amazing in it's rich vocabulary I find the opposite. I often asked what the English word for x or y concept we have in French is, and I get a "uuh...I don't think there's a word for it" or "well, it's 'the fact of doing x or y'". I wish I had an example now... Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/53919-peeple-not-nowin-english/page/2/#findComment-1259027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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