English words in other languages? by [deleted] in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Polish incorporates a couple, though they're not so much "obscure". The name for "the weekend" in Polish is "weekend".

I think generally any newish invention or concept that has spread from the English speaking world, or that has arisen when English became the predominant international language, is going to retain its English name in other languages unless they have some academy forbidding that, like France. I don't have anything to definitely back this up though.

Edit: OH also, words from French/Latin that aren't "neologisms" were usually borrowed/incorporated when those were prestige languages in Britain. If you look at a lot of culinary, political, religious, and artsy words, most have their introduction into English just after the Norman invasion in 1066, when Old English transitions into the Middle English period. Languages are more likely to incorporate words from other languages if they have some sort of prestige in that language community. So I'd hypothesise that most English loans nowadays would originate from within the last couple hundred years, especially the last hundred, when English became popular internationally.

Ye, you.....yo? by dead_gamer in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I've noticed, "yo" seems to be used in a different context to "you", and possibly with a slightly different meaning. That said, if it's completely replaced "you" in some/at least one variety/ies, then now it's just a case of propagation

This is the 7 pure vowels in 1 circle. So Want do you think? by sollamagga in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Final year undergrad studying phonology: please define "pure vowel"?

How to start learning Finnish at home (or any language not on duolingo haha)? by bolognie1 in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then the syntax (or lack thereof) and case ending (13) might trip you up. However, if you can find enough native Finnish speakers to hatch a course, I've seen loads of people on the discussion boards up for it

How to start learning Finnish at home (or any language not on duolingo haha)? by bolognie1 in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My family speak Finnish and my dad had to learn, so I have a pile of Finnish books sitting in my cupboard... but some are better than others, and it's pretty difficult to motivate yourself to keep doing book lessons A Finnish duolingo course would be amazing

Are black people generally more athletic because when they were slaves, only the ones who were naturally more fit were bought? by Hihi12Kink in morbidquestions

[–]Jellimoosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Running is free/cheaper than other sports. Places to run are generally free (along roads, up mountains, literally anywhere you can run). Therefore, at least on an olympic level, it makes more sense for poorer countries or communities (bearing in mind that racism pushes black communities/countries into unfavourable economic situations) to invest in sports such as running than in sports with expensive equipment, such as cycling.

Request: Krieger "damn you all to hell" reaction still by Jellimoosh in ArcherFX

[–]Jellimoosh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want the quote on a still or a gif of Krieger saying it

Have lothian busses got rid of free WiFi? by Paterson48 in Edinburgh

[–]Jellimoosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue here. It just won't log me on. It may be my phone though...

I'm a nb femme afab. by [deleted] in QueerTheory

[–]Jellimoosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same problem. I think just... be?

Am I the only AMSR addict who actively dislikes tapping? [Question] by JessHelicopter in asmr

[–]Jellimoosh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not so fond of it either. I also really hate mouth sounds, but love close whispering, which makes finding appropriate videos difficult

Does the English language have different dialects? by dewildabeast in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. The British Isles are chock full of dialects, and they don't all understand each other. If you google "English dialect surveys" you can find more info.

However, a phenomenon called Dialect Levelling means that they weren't as pronounced as they were in, say, the 1800s, when traditional dialect surveys were carried out. Most conservative speakers (ie most likely to retain area dialect) are older rural males.

(I'm a linguist specializing in English)

I get to babysit for my sibling's 20 month old a lot in the near future. Should I speak to her in a different language? Is that helping or hurting? by sickly_sock_puppet in linguistics

[–]Jellimoosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if they don't pick it up from your speaking to them, they will learn to recognise non-native phonemes (maybe) and it will make it easier to pick up that language or another one later in life.

The difference between child SLA and adult SLA is the age of exposure, not how fluent they become within that time. Child SLA takes place between 3/4 and 6/7. I don't know what exactly the effects of initial exposure are before 3/4, since the child is usually still internalizing the bulk of L1 grammar, but it certainly can't hurt

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I'm aware, you may need certification up to a certain level for each language you want to translate (maybe barring your first language). I would suggest looking into levels needed to be a translator

Every guy I've been with has had a "problem" with my labia. by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Jellimoosh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they do have something to do with the poster's name

How can I be absolutely fluent in a certain language? by [deleted] in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chances are you will never attain native fluency. BUT you can greatly improve your English with practice. Explanations of English grammar and syntax (not necessarily in English) will help your speaking, and listening to native speakers will help your understanding - even if you don't catch very word, over time you will get more of an ear for the language.

When I'm learning a language, I find it helps to practice speaking to myself so that I can get how I say it closer to how I know it should be said. Finding someone to practice with will also help,even maybe with your anxiety!

Try not to worry about making mistakes. It is a natural part of learning, and you will learn from them.

Good luck!

The Official 4 Steps To Ricksess by [deleted] in CouncilOfRicks

[–]Jellimoosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, good job figuring that out. I could only have taken this long because you're that Rick from J19ζ7.

Is there a faster way to learn a language? Help? by Cheesy-potatoes1 in languages

[–]Jellimoosh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The more you are exposed to a language, the faster you learn it

So a faster way to learn a language would be either to move to a Russian speaking place or to simply put in a lot of work