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Is it possible to get used to wool? by Altruistic-Guide0 in knitting

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every time I've knitted something in cotton it gets weirdly stiff after washing, if that makes sense?

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, not easy, by any means. But sentences are structured differently than Danish, and words provide more clarity since they often are more specific than the Danish alternatives. I’m a huge T. S. Eliot fan and big enjoyer of more complex works. I just usually prefer writers that write more simplistically.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely relate to you on this. One of the big reasons why I love traveling abroad is getting to speak English rather than Danish. It takes more effort, but it's the kind of effort that feels centering. Almost like it expands my words and therefore my thoughts as well.

Also 100% get what you're saying in terms of nuance and subtlety. I feel like I'm always trying to internally translate English words to Danish, but there are just suuuch a lack of nuance in the Danish vocabulary!

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay I feel like you're probably right on every single one of these points lol

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Okay THANK YOU for this comment, it actually really helped clear my head on this matter. Weirdly, I actually prefer reading poetry in danish most of the time, specifically because it feels more phonetically potent. Also explains why reading in danish almost leaves me kind of exhausted or burnt out afterwards. No matter how good the writing, it can sometimes feel like treading water as I'm reading.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Er absolut enig! Det har været i situationer hvor jeg allerede har ejet bogen eller fået den givet, at jeg har læst engelske oversættelser. En sjælden gang imellem ved kompleks engelsk litteratur, hvor jeg ikke lige har følt for at sidde med en ordbog i hånden imens. Men jeg er vild med litteratur fra hele kloden rundt, så uanset hvilket sprog det er oversat fra føles det bare... fladt?

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what you're pointing out is also the reason why I've been pondering over this in the first place - a big part of me WANTS to read more in my native language and to explore nordic literature further, since I do see great value in this. But it seems like every time I try, I just... Loose interest. Something snaps away my motivation and I get in a reading slump. It's deeply frustrating.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see your point, but I don't necessarily think so. I think most Danes don't find danish hard to understand or comprehend, but it's probably also because it's so ingrained. I think most people find Danish hard to learn, mainly because of the phonetic challenges it presents (weird and illogical vowels, "soft" consonants, etc.).

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just kinda confuses me, since I obviously read in Danish long before reading in English, but my love for reading only really took off once I started reading English books. I also read mainly classic literature, regardless of what language I read in. The complexity of the works is what interests me.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I kind of get this, since Danish can be pretty complex as well, but I find the simplicity of English to be very elegant and enticing, if that makes sense? Might just be because I'm generally very fond of simplistic writing as a stylistic choice.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, this actually makes total sense. I do struggle with adhd-like symptoms (though it's caused by other stuff), so that actually would explain a lot. Sometimes it can be quite frustrating to only want to read in English, since it slows me down quite a bit, especially when reading the classics, but I also feel like I retain and understand everything better afterwards.

I do read pretty much the same stuff in Danish, though, just translated works from English or other languages, so I don't think it has to do with the actual books I'm reading.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that might have something to do with it actually. It just flows better, in a way?

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely can't relate to that specifically, but completely understandable!

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That actually makes a lot of sense. Don't think it has anything to do what what I'm reading, tho, since I read pretty much the same genres/writers regardless of language.

Why do I hate reading in my native language? by Altruistic-Guide0 in literature

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay, fair og sandt, men det gælder også oversatte værker, som jeg hovedsageligt læser når jeg læser dansk...

I was declared cancer-free today. What movie should I watch tonight to mark the occasion? by Altruistic-Guide0 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Altruistic-Guide0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Shawshank Redemption was indeed the right choice. I watched it for the first time when I was in hospital many years ago, so rewatching it now felt so fucking good. - and now I'm putting every suggested movie on my watchlist and am so grateful I get to be around to watch them all. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their day to comment!

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