Blazor and cc gave me an idea that a language thread might be fun..
On this little board, there are many languages spoken..
English is my third language after Taiwanese and Mandarin..
I also speak a little Japanese and Dutch..
Zetsu speaks Cantonese..
Seoul's first language is Korean..
Iron horse jockey is fluent in Spanish..
Blurt is not here often, but his mother tongue is French..
We give words or phrases in languages other than English or answer questions about languages other than English.
I will get the thread started..
Wo Jiao Fashionista or my name is......in Mandarin.
As I understand the word
Nice Fash!
y'all pronounced knee men?
I speak English, Australian, American, Canadian and une peu de francais.
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You are really multilingual.
German is technically my first language, but once I entered Kindergarten, English had taken over completely.
An odd thing happens when this is the case, at least with me...
You never forget the language, but speaking and writing it goes out the window. I can barely speak simple words any more, and cannot write much.
However, you never forget listening to the language. I can, to this day, understand most of a simplistic conversation in German, even though it is difficult for me to formulate a reply. It can actually become frustrating at times.
What I do know, from learning two languages from very young on, is that there are often times no exact "equivalent" for some terms... It's hard to explain, but an English 'meaning' of a term may be close, but it's often not quite right, and it can never be.
I speak some Ukrainian. From working abroad for many years, I learned a few phrases in Arabic and Spanish. I even picked up a little of the old lady's native language.
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What is your wife's native language?
I know a little Latin from high school. I took 2.5 years of it, but I rarely have an opportunity to use it outside of the internet.
Finnish, swedish, norwegian and danish..
For Blazor, Wo Xiang Ni......Mandarin for I miss you.
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Ukrainian-Ya pyanyy. In English-I'm drunk.
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You are really multilingual.
Si, grazie...
Even with English, there are many differences. As an example:
Auzzie Bricktop:
Canadian Bricktop:
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An odd thing happens when this is the case, at least with me...
You never forget the language, but speaking and writing it goes out the window. [size=200] I can barely speak simple words any more, and cannot write much.[/size]
I can, to this day, understand most of a simplistic conversation, even though it is difficult for me to formulate a reply. It can actually become frustrating at times.
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An odd thing happens when this is the case, at least with me...
You never forget the language, but speaking and writing it goes out the window.
Do you speak Greek?
Only 2 fucking languages matter;[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
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[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
How about Arabic or Spanish?
If you go to a Spanish speaking country remember muy caro which means too expensive.
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I knew that
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[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
How about Arabic or Spanish?
Both are nothings compared to MANDARIN.
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[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
How about Arabic or Spanish?
Both are nothings compared to MANDARIN.
虾炒饭和两个蛋卷多少钱 ac_biggrin
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[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
How about Arabic or Spanish?
Both are nothings compared to MANDARIN.
虾炒饭和两个蛋卷多少钱 ac_biggrin
For you Shin, it's only eight dollars and ninety five cents.
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[size=150] CHINESE[/size] and [size=85]english.[/size] ac_razz
How about Arabic or Spanish?
Both are nothings compared to MANDARIN.
虾炒饭和两个蛋卷多少钱 ac_biggrin
For you Shin, it's only eight dollars and ninety five cents.
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That's a good deal! :thumbup:
Qing man yong or loosely translated as enjoy your meal shin.
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Spanish-Por favor, habla mas despacio
English-Would you speak slower, please.
Nalsiga Choseubnida---the weather is good.
I sure as heck hope the weather will be good this weekend so I can golf.
Everybody Wang Chung tonight! ac_biggrin
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I'm glad somebody else remembers them.
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Are you saying I'm old shin?
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A perfect description of pharaoh Tutankhamun.
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Are you saying I'm old shin?
:laugh:
If you're old, then I'm Yoda.
Shin is an expert.
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Are you saying I'm old shin?
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If you're old, then I'm Yoda.
And I'm older than you shin.
boyfriend is nan peng you.
Made by a class of international students learning English. :laugh3:
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lol, I know what's on your mind.
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Aww, missed y'all too :JC_howdy:
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Aww, missed y'all too :JC_howdy:
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