#korean italian and russian

[sweetslemon]

misogyny in linguistics

everything containing “ 女 “ (female) in chinese character etymology means something negative, cunning, devious, dark, or to indicate a servant. studying and knowing all those characters sickens me to the core. confuscianism furthered this in east asia weakening women’s rights - before confuscianism, korean dynasties had female kings and some property rights. 

though we often use different chinese characters in each cases, china - korea - japan 

screenshots source

the origin of the “female” character is a woman kneeling 

in other explanations in confuscian texts, it says it is an image of a person kneeling with their neck in a pillory

on the contrary, the letters for “man”  男 is a person with the power  力 to  feed 10  十 (shi) 口 (gou) mouths= family

Wife as housemaid

a woman outside a home(under her husband) is not safe

women with other women are always plotting

a man is allowed to have multiple wives, especially if she does not bear children: but he does not generally need justification. a women should never be jealous, jealousy (contains chinese character for female) is one of the 7 sins that husbands could banish, or beat their wives for

women + hands = servant

add fire onto the mix of the same characters of “servant”, you got “anger”

a lot of negative emotions in chinese characters are associated with symbols of women

“Power” : women subjugated under a weapon

fraught mentions of female inferiority

남존여비 is a word often brought up in korean culture, as in males are precious and respectable “ 尊 ” and females are inferior by birth “  卑 “ . Men are high, women are low. Gentlemen comes first

https://bild-lida.ca/educationalsociolinguistics/uncategorized/womens-oppression-and-chinese-characters/

嫌 for extreme “hate” = women 

adultery =  dark cunning thing that women do

not all chinese characters with “women” have bad meanings! Some have positive meanings soch as detailing women’s looks or her docility

there are few if not zero chinese characters with  the male “ 男 “ used inside a character contrary to the female “ 女 “ as a descriptor. 

#i wanted to put chinese idioms here but guess that some idioms are same in every country #theres the exact same word for word ancient saying in chinese #korean italian and russian #you should beat women once in a while to subdue them #if women get power the world crumbles #etc #the tidbit about hens crowing bringing the house down #(cuz roosters aka men should rule not women=hens/cats #are the same in scottish proverbs? #Asian languages on the other hand? Uh good luck understanding a single word... #misogyny #mine

[naareblogs]

Today is speak your language day :D! Which is your first language?

Porque el mío es español xD

I tried to add as much as I could! But I got out of space :,D

#speak your language day #spyld #english #spanish #español #german #french #japanese #italian #korean #mandarin #finish #norwegian #arabic #Persian #russian #languages #poll #polls

[lifeofaself-taughtlinguist]

"BOO!" in different languages.

Thanks Duolingo 🦉

#language #language learning #korean #learning korean #italian #learning italian #greek #japanese #learning japanese #russian #welsh #irish #thai #chinese #mandarin #dutch #french #spanish #german #czech republic #polish

[culture-and-relationships]

How to say "I love you" in your partner's language - Part 1

English: I love you

Spanish: Te quiero / Te amo

French: Je t'aime

Italian: Ti amo

German: Ich liebe dich

Portuguese: Eu te amo

Russian: Я тебя люблю (Ya tebya lyublyu)

Chinese (Mandarin): 我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ)

Japanese: 愛してる (Ai shiteru)

Korean: 사랑해 (Saranghae)

Arabic: أحبك (Ana bahebak)

Hindi: मैं तुमसे प्यार करता/करती हूँ (Main tumse pyaar karta/karti hoon)

Greek: Σ'αγαπώ (S'agapo)

Turkish: Seni seviyorum

Dutch: Ik hou van jou

Swedish: Jag älskar dig

Bokmål: Jeg elsker deg

Finnish: Rakastan sinua

Polish: Kocham cię

Hungarian: Szeretlek

Nynorsk: Eg elskar deg

Dangme (spoken in Ghana): I suɔ mo.

We'll add more languages in the nest posts. Ask if you want to add your own language or different phrases. We're always open to feedback!

#i love you #education #relationships #cultural differences #relationship goals #tumblr stuff #relationship advice #dating tips #how to date #hungarian #polish #finnish #norwegian #swedish #turkish #greek #hindi #arabic #korean #japanese #chinese #russian #portuguese #german #french #italian #spanish #english #languages #language stuff

[lynxgirlpaws]

i don't know who to show this to, but this is terrible.

I just. please take a look. If anyone can tell me just how bad this is, please do let me know. The worst part is that this was at Yale lmfao

#Abenaki #Arabic #Chinese #English #French #German #Hebrew #Italian #Japanese #Korean #Portuguese #Russian #and Spanish... #yet they don't know that the symbols don't all make the same sound as they look like they would in english? #this sucks lmfao

[insanityclause]

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston is probably best known for playing God of Mischief Loki in the Marvel movies as well as the recent streaming TV series. But a lesser-known fact about the British actor is that he is a keen polyglot.

He studied classics at The University of Cambridge, where he learned Ancient Greek and Latin. While he may not get to have a chat in those languages very often, his knowledge of classical languages probably gave him a good foundation to learn some modern ones. He's been interviewed in Spanish, French and Italian.

And he's also showed off, among others, a bit of German, Russian, Korean and Mandarin. A real-life linguistic superhero, then.

#tom hiddleston #polyglot #Latin #Greek #Norwegian #German #French #Italian #Spanish #Russian #Korean #Mandarin

[sayitalianolearns]

I'm bored so here you have another multilingual post. Sorry for adding colors but my mind has started going nuts at a certain point... ENG - ITA - FRA - ESP - KOR

Days - (i) Giorni - (les) Jours - (los) Días - 날(들): Monday - (il) Lunedì - (le) Lundi - (el) Lunes - 월요일 Tuesday - (il) Martedì - (le) Mardi - (el) Martes - 화요일 Wednesday - (il) Mercoledì - (le) Mercredi - (el) Miércoles - 수요일 Thursday - (il) Giovedì - (le) Jeudi - (el) Jueves - 목요일 Friday - (il) Venerdì - (le) Vendredi - (el) Viernes - 금요일 Saturday - (il) Sabato - (le) Samedi - (el) Sabado - 토요일 Sunday - (la) Domenica - (le) Dimanche - (el) Domingo - 일요일

[Week - (la) Settimana - (la) Semaine - (la) Semana - 일주일] [Weekend - (il) Fine settimana - (la) Fin de semaine - (el) Fin de semana - 주말]

Months - (i) Mesi - (les) Mois - (los) Meses - 달(들): January - Gennaio - Janvier - Enero - 1월/일월 February - Febbraio - Février - Febrero - 2월/이월 March - Marzo - Mars - Marzo - 3월/삼월 April - Aprile - Avril - Abril - 4월/사월 May - Maggio - Mai - Mayo - 5월/오월 June - Giugno - Juin - Junio - 6월/유월 July - Luglio - Juillet - Julio - 7월/칠월 August - Agosto - Août - Agosto - 8월/팔월 September - Settembre - Septembre - Septiembre - 9월/구월 October - Ottobre - Octobre - Octubre - 10월/시월 November - Novembre - Novembre - Noviembre - 11월/십일월 December - Dicembre - Décembre - Diciembre - 12월/십이월

[Year - (l')Anno - (l')Année - (el) Año - 년]

Seasons - (le) Stagioni - (les) Saisons - (las) Estaciones - 계절 : Spring - (la) Primavera - (le) Printemps - (la) Primavera - 봄 Summer - (l')Estate - (l')Été - (el) Verano - 여름 Autumn - (l')Autunno - (l')Automne - (el) Otoño - 가을 Winter - (l')Inverno - (l')Hiver - (el) Invierno - 겨울

#korean #polyglot #languages #italian #english #french #spanish #learning languages #learning korean #i really thought about adding russian this time but my mind went NO PLS

[dejablonde]

I'm enlisting Tumblr for help expanding a playlist of mine on Spotify.

It's called "No English, Just Vibes" and the only rule is...right there in the title. But right now it's a little heavy on like, three artists in particular, and on just a couple languages.

Here's where you come in! Tell me your favorite songs that aren't in English. While I prefer rock, I'm polyjamorous and will take anything into consideration.

Playlist below for anyone who wants the existing vibes to see what we're working with.

(When I queued this, I didn't realize it would be Wrapped day, so honestly this is perfect, please tell me your songs)

#will tag a few of the artists for reach #dadi freyr #stromae #måneksin #hikaru utada #Mexican institute of sound #gogol bordello #eurovision #music #polyjamorous #screw it I'm tagging some of the languages too #italian #french #spanish #langblr #languages #japanese #korean #russian #Icelandic #according to my tag i had more but i don't know which #some were only like one song each #DejaBlonde #Spotify #spotify wrapped #yeah I'm shamelessly tagging it because i didn't realize when i queued this that it was wrapped day

[fakerobotrealblog]

Exploring untranslatable words unveils the intricacies of linguistic diversity. Consider the Hawaiian term "Aloha," encompassing love, affection, peace, and compassion – a multifaceted concept difficult to distill into a single English equivalent. In Haitian Creole, "Kouzin" refers to an extended family-like relationship, going beyond mere cousinship.

The Japanese term “Komorebi,” which beautifully captures the interplay of sunlight filtering through leaves. In Spanish, there’s “Sobremesa,” embodying the leisurely time spent lingering at the table after a meal, a social ritual deeply ingrained in the culture.

Moving to German, “Waldeinsamkeit” conveys the feeling of being alone in the woods and the connectedness with nature, a sentiment not effortlessly translated. In Portuguese, “Saudade” encompasses a profound sense of longing, a complex emotional state that doesn’t have a direct equivalent in many languages.

In Russian, “Pochemuchka” describes a person with an insatiable curiosity, while the Swedish “Mångata” captures the shimmering reflection of the moon on water. These examples showcase the intricate relationship between language and culture, emphasizing how some concepts are so intricately woven into the fabric of one language that they resist easy translation.

Korean introduces "Han," representing a complex blend of sorrow, resentment, and enduring resilience. The Chinese term "Yùyī" expresses the profound beauty of a moment that is both fleeting and transient. In Tagalog, "Kilig" encapsulates the exhilarating feeling of being romantically thrilled.

Portuguese contributes "Desenrascanço," embodying the ability to improvise resourcefully in challenging situations. Italian introduces "Sprezzatura," an effortless and nonchalant display of skill and style. Zulu presents "Ubuntu," conveying interconnectedness and shared humanity.

Tongan offers "Faka'apa'apa," a deep respect and humility towards others. Afrikaans contributes "Geselligheid," reflecting a warm sense of togetherness and camaraderie. Navajo introduces "Hozhǫ́," symbolizing beauty, harmony, and balance. In Warlpiri, "Ngarrka-ngku" encapsulates the profound interconnectedness between family and the land.

These examples illustrate the richness of linguistic diversity, where each language crafts unique expressions reflecting the depth of cultural experiences. While it's challenging to cover every language, these glimpses showcase the beauty of untranslatable words across a variety of linguistic landscapes.

#langblr #language #german #hawaiian #‘olelo #deutschland #spanish #portuguese #russian #korean #japanese #navajo #warlpiri #tongan #afrikaans #italian #zulu #chinese #tagalog #filipino #swedish #haitian creole #chatgpt #untranslated

[marquisedegramont]

You’re like the irl version of Marquis de Gramont with all the languages you know

i think it’s absolutely hilarious how much i resemble him somewhat without even realizing it

#for reference i know: english tagalog arabic kapampangan french and italian #and i plan on either studying russian or spanish nexy #or korean lol #.evren answers #marquis de gramont #marquis vincent de gramont #vincent de gramont

[aimless-passerby]

Wait I never realized you weren't a native English speaker. What's your first language?

I am gonna disappoint everyone and for good reasons. My first language is russian.

#decided to answer for folks to consider if they want to interact or rather block my account #it is understandable if you will decide to block #learned english partly because russian spaces are extremely toxic and transphobic #I also hope it doesn't sound like a call for pity from others #just a fact #I wish I could learn more languages though #korean italian spanish chinese #finnish and czech and polish are also cool #but my brain is like 🤯

[aspirationatwork]

Just a list of things that I, a native English speaker, think would be confusing to people who speak other languages.

#poll #polls #language #languages #english #spanish #french #japanese #tagalog #dutch #arabic #portugese #russian #chinese #hindi #korean #vietnamese #italian #urdu #polish

[pleasantphilosopherninja]

#SF6 #Street fighter 6 #capcom #Russian #Jamaican #American/African-American #Americans #Mexican #Hong Kongnese #Chinese #French #unknown heavily implied to be russian #Indian #Italian #British #Brazilian #southern korean #Ryu #Chun-Li #Juri Han #Dee Jay #JP #Manon #Lily Hawk #Zangief #Luke Sullivan #Ken Masters #Blanka #Jamie Siu #Dhalsim

[kanna-kizuchi-enjoyer]

I wrote egg man in 17 languages today.

#thai romanian irish chinese korean japanese indonesian italian hungarian russian polish finnish french welsh vietnamese spanish german

[ayahpolls]

#ayahpolls #poll #polls #language #spanish #french #arabic #madarin #japanese #korean #german #russian #italian #portuguese

[loveyourlovelysoul]

Langblr Reactivation Challenge by @prepolyglot | week 2, day 1

Finally, music time!

KOREAN Stray Kids - God's Menu Blackpink - Pink Venom BoA - CAMO Red Velvet - Monster BTS - Butterfly BTS - Mic Drop PSY, Suga (BTS) - That That FRENCH Françoise Hardy - Tous les garçon et les filles Ely B - Flemme Twin Twin - Moustache Matt Pokora - Né pour toi Georgio - 31 Janvier Francis Cabrel - Je l'aime à mourir* Stromae - Alors on danse ITALIAN Coma_Cose - La canzone dei lupi La rappresentante di lista - Amare Irama - La genesi del tuo colore

SPANISH Jarabe de Palo, Alejandro Sanz - La quiero a morir* Tan Bionica - Ciudad Mágica RUSSIAN Ольга Бузова - Хит парад Антоха МС - Новогодняя

Notes: - Couldn't stick to 2 in Italian - I'm into Argentina's Spanish as well so I put Tan Bionica as well (I also used to listen to a lot of Argentinian artists TBH) - How cool the French-Spanish song? Jarabe made an Italian version as well (it still has the Spanish title, but it's a feat. with an Italian singer, Francesco Renga) - There are a couple of French songs that I wanted to share but I don't remember the titles nor the singer's name (the perks of having had too much music around all my life) - Big thanks Eurovision, forever in love with Twin Twin - Fun thing: the only Russians songs I know kinda well are the ones I mentioned, lol sorry. I have this weird relationship with Russian music (okay there is another Russian song maybe but... as above)

#languages #music #langblr reactivation challenge #french #korean #spanish #italian #russian