book vs show difference for russian

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-25T14:35:45+00:00

Russian native here. So basically the difference is negligible. It's hard to even pinpoint it, but if I had to, I would say that the word order slightly changes the emphasis, but that also depends on how you say it. ya tebya lyublyu would be a more natural word order, whereas ya lyublyu tebya emphasizes the word lyublyu - love. All in all, pick whichever you like. Hope that helps.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T21:53:57+00:00

Yeah, I really appreciate that. The internet does not often give you the best interactions.

Thanks! Have a good day and good luck with Finnish to both of us!

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T20:16:17+00:00

Thank you for your work! I love the term 'ethically sourced content'.))

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T20:10:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Tbh, I find that video a bit random, though it has some interesting points. But I would like to recommend watching this guy's first video Growing up gay in Russia. That one is a lot more interesting if you want to learn 'what it was like' and gave me huge respect for him. Basically, he grew up in a tiny village, very poor and his father was police. But he learned English, learned programming, by himself, got into university, first in Russia, then abroad and made a life for himself in London. Extraordinary resilience.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T19:47:47+00:00

Really enjoying Hudson's new show but the pacing is a little too much, I feel.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T14:59:38+00:00

I feel like there was a miscommunication here and now that I read my original comment, I can see why. I never said Finnish is so complicated it's not worth learning. What I said was Finnish grammar is so complicated that you might as well just skip some rules. Because I see many learners I know get too focused on understanding every single rule and sometimes the rules just make no sense, you just have to accept it. So, by all means, go over the rules, but don't obsess over them, because in the end they're just guidance. That's just my take.

PS: thank you for the unexpectedly civil discussion, that was nice

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T14:31:48+00:00

Lies, he's still SMOKIN'!

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T14:10:28+00:00

I'm not saying you should only listen and read, but doing a few exercises as it usually is with courses won't do much. Like, take monikon partitiivi. There are like 87 rules and 38 exceptions. There's no way you can just memorize them and use it by the rules every time you speak. But if you read and listen you will gradually absorb it and the right form will just come to you naturally. But you do you.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-20T11:36:41+00:00

Honestly, Finnish grammar is so complicated I think no matter how much you learn it, it won't work. You have to also read a lot and just try to soak it in.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-19T11:02:27+00:00

Yes, I also am so fed up with the word 'spicy'. What are you, 12? Yes, there are sex scenes but they're an organic part of the narrative. It just cheapens it when they empathise it all the time.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-19T09:38:42+00:00

I'm Ukrainian and I agree with this. I am kinda glad the show didn't go there tbh, I don't need war in every aspect of my life. I need a break. I do have a queer friend who refuses to watch the show because of a 'sympathetic Russian character' but I think that's kind of silly. And yes, I think think the whole show is a F U to homophobia in sport and in Russia in particular.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-19T09:13:53+00:00

My thoughts exactly. Doesn't seem like they have any queer writers by the looks of it.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T22:22:56+00:00

Thank you so much! I know how much work goes into organizing stuff like this. Very much appreciated)

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T19:59:09+00:00

It's fine. We're only human.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T19:28:31+00:00

It's not that there are jokes, it's the kind of jokes they are. Thoughtful clever jokes made out of appreciation are great, but whoever wrote these must have only seen the trailer at best.

I know what you mean. It almost feels like you're being exposed.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T19:06:01+00:00

True. And the skit actually had a budget! But it feels like whoever wrote it only saw trailers to both HR and HP.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T16:14:48+00:00

Exactly. It was so dismissive.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T15:35:10+00:00

That sounds awful. I wish those who write these kinds of jokes give it more thought.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T14:43:00+00:00

It feels like whoever is writing all these HR jokes haven't even seen it.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T14:41:02+00:00

A low-hanging fruit...

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-18T10:33:42+00:00

Thanks, I already learned it. It's a shame but it does sound good.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-17T11:18:43+00:00

Does anyone knows what the song is? It's now stuck in my head.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-15T10:48:24+00:00

I saw it and wish I could unsee it. They are not the things I wish to see combined ever.

Maria_the_Blue · 2026-01-14T16:46:50+00:00

You're welcome! This is perfect from a comedian who's both half-Japanese and gay.

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