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catboyrichardkarinsky · 4 months
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this isn't like a "which do you speak" question. just choose one. based on anything.
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animentality · 3 months
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technoturian · 5 months
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I love language families so much. I've come across some French words lately and was delighted to find that I understand a little French not because I study French but because I'm studying Spanish. I love you romance languages I love you common root words I love you mutual intelligibility
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yvanspijk · 6 months
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Porpoise, the term for a marine mammal related to the beluga whale, stems from Old French porpois. This word literally meant 'pig-fish'. The element por- is related to English pork. Pois as a word for 'fish' was later supplanted by the derivative poisson.
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garcavisconde · 1 month
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repost because i worded it weirdly the first time! Answer under the cut:
All of the above. And no, Im not lying.
We can have health insurances and pay for medical procedures and appointments, but Brazil has its own public healthcare. Its called SUS, and although the name sounds funny it stands for Sistema Único de Saúde, or Unique/Single Health System, and every single citizen may use it.
SUS is responsible for vaccinations, and yes, our vaccination system is EXTREMELY good. You just grab your ID card and vaccination card and go to the nearest posto de saúde, which your neighboor should have, and go straight to the vaccination line. You dont have to pay for any medical appointment from a public hospital or clinic, and you DONT have to pay for your vaccines. SUS is also responsible for handling organ donations, which includes the private system. So you are in an extremely expensive private hospital and in need of an organ donation? Its SUS who's taking care of that.
Five world cup trophies is just like that. Brazilians love soccer.
Yes, you also read that right. Public universities/colleges, much like public hospitals/clinics, are for free. You only have to pay for the test to try to get in, which is called a vestibular, and after that you are in. And if you think our public hospitals and universities are shit, just know that USP (Universidade de São Paulo, or São Paulo's University) is the most prestigious school in all of Latin America, and it's for FREE. My uncle has chronhs, and his entire treatment is being made in SUS. Which, by the way, also gives him a med that costs almost 10k reais for free. Some mental health meds are also for free, and getting them is extremely easy. You have diabetes? Your meds are free. Every single family member I have who suffered an accident was treated in public hospitals, and guess what? They're all doing extremely well. SUS did not fail them.
Brazil also had two military dictatorships last century. I cant summarize them, but tldr: First one was a Hitler sympathizer, secons one was banked by the USA. Do your own research, because this is something IMPORTANT TO KNOW! Might update this with resources later as well.
Yes we have the BIGGEST japanese population, losing only to Japan. Yes our bank security systems are good because brazilian criminals are VERY creative in their methods. Yes we have a lot of biodiversity. And yes we dress in white for New Years, which came from the umbanda and candomblé religions, both of which originate in Africa.
Thanks for reading this!
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mapsontheweb · 8 months
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Romance languages
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er-cryptid · 4 months
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The Supermarket (French)
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useless-catalanfacts · 11 months
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Ways of saying "go to hell!" or "go fuck yourself!" in Catalan
Tired of someone's bullshit? Can't stand them anymore? Here's some things to tell them!
Tell them to go...
a escampar la boira: to spread the mist
a cagar: to take a shit
a cagar a la via: to take a shit on the railroad tracks
a pastar fang: to knead mud
a fer la mà: to do the hand
a fregir raves: to fry radishes
a fregir espàrrecs: to fry asparagus
a parir panteres: to give birth to panthers
a prendre pel cul: to take in the ass
a prendre pel sac: to take in the sack
a la merda: to the shit
a fer punyetes: to do lace cuffs
a fer piles: to pile up stuff
a rodar: to roll down
a Can Pistraus (or Pistracs): to Pistraus House ("to go to Pistraus House" can also be an euphemism to mean "to die")
al carall: to heck
a dida: to the wet nurse
al botavant: to the boarding pike
al diable: to the devil
a passeig: to take a walk (it's ruder than it sounds)
al cony de ta mare: to your mother's cunt
a malguany: to (be) damn
a la quinta forca: to the 5th gallow (it's an expression that means "very far away")
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beargyufairy · 2 months
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You may only call me Mrs. Dragneel when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy
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Quote from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
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brazilspill · 1 year
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English speakers are really missing out on the knowledge that "astronaut" means "sailor of the stars."
It's such a delightful bit of etymology that Romance language speakers can typically readily pick up (astro = star, nau = ship, nauta = sailor) to the point that in Brazilian Portuguese someone who uses the internet is called an internauta (sailor of the internet).
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aurorawest · 2 months
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Bargain of Blood and Gold by Kristin Jacques - 3.75/5 stars
Reminiscent of Jordan L Hawk's Widdershins series, but with vampires and werewolves. Also takes place in Maine, which isn't a very common setting. Unwittingly, I bought the second book in the series months ago, and I realized as it got to the top of my TBR that I didn't have the first book! I had to scramble to order it and I was happy I enjoyed it since, obviously, I already have the second book.
Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa - DNF at pg 2
Captive Prince by CS Pacat (reread) - 5/5 stars
Prince's Gambit by CS Pacat (reread) - 5/5 stars
Kings Rising by CS Pacat - 5/5 stars
I think I loved these books even more on my reread.
Gravity by Tal Bauer - 4.25/5 stars
Probably my favorite hockey romance that I've read.
The Modern Mythos Anomaly by Juniper Lake Fitzgerald - DNF at pg 132
I actually liked the story, the characters, and the writing in general, but this book just needed another few edits to slim it down a bit.
Lose You to Find Me by Erik J Brown - 4.5/5 stars
Leeward by Katie Daysh - 4.5/5 stars
The blurbs on this book are hilarious, because they're all like, tall ships people, and then Mackenzi Lee, hailing it as a lovely queer historical romance. This was a really lovely book and I'm excited for the sequel. Also hoping for more kissing in the sequel since this was a serious slow burn.
Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball by Jason June - 3.75/5 stars
Starseer by Katya Hernández - 4/5 stars
Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala - 5/5 stars
I loved this book so much!! Oh my god. Super funny, very romantic. It revolves around cosplay which is of course a special interest of mine.
Northranger by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo - 4.5/5 stars
Flying Without a Net by EM Ben Shaul - 2.75/5 stars
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley (reread) - 5/5 stars
Striking Distance by Sarah Rees Brennan - 4.75/5 stars
I didn't expect to like this as much as I did. The graphic novels were good but changing to a novel format allowed for much deeper characters. Surprisingly devastating and also really funny.
The Old Haunts by Allan Radcliffe - 4/5 stars
The Gay Best Friend by Nicholas DiDomizio - 5/5 stars
Main character is the best friend of both the bride and the groom, and everything surrounding the wedding becomes a train wreck beginning on the weekend of the bachelor party, when the bride asks the MC, Dom, to keep tabs on the groom for her. As someone who is extremely conflict avoidant with friends but not family and romantic partners, I heavily related to Dom. There's also a romance that I really loved.
Romance Languages by AJ Truman - 4.25/5 stars
I think this was my favorite of the South Rock series. It deals with some more difficult topics—Julian's self-loathing over his body image is heartbreaking (and relatable), and Seamus's guilt over the way his gambling addiction hurt his ex was very well done. I'm a sucker for stories where a character learns to ask for help, not to mention difficult parent-child relationships, and this had both. I also appreciated Julian's arc re: sex and virginity.
Darkhearts by James L Sutter - 5/5 stars
Another bandmates-in-love treasure, with a twist—the main character, David, left the band right before they got famous. He ends up falling for one of his ex-friends/bandmates after they reconnect. The author is a musician himself, and it definitely shows (in a good way). I'm really a sucker for The Burdens of Fame, which this book definitely had, but there's actually a really good arc for David and how he deals with his jealousy and resentment over being left behind. Plus he wants to be a carpenter rather than go to college, which was cool.
Brute by Kim Fielding - 4.25/5 stars
We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian - 5/5 stars
What can I say about this book? Why was it so lovely? Why did it make me feel so much? Why can I not rate things higher than 5 stars? It's a million stars in my heart. Aside from just being a gorgeous mid-century America m/m romance (my favorite), this one features an Italian-American main character. The stuff with Nick's family was spot-on. I just loved this book. I felt like I was wrapping myself in a big, comfy, historical gay romance blanket.
Drowned Country by Emily Tesh - 5/5 stars
The sequel to Silver in the Wood. Had a very mythic and sort of folk horror vibe. This one is from Henry Silver's POV instead of Tobias Finch's and takes place two years after Silver in the Wood, which is time that Henry has mostly spent sulking in Greenhollow Hall, sans Tobias. Really highly recommend this duology. Emily Tesh is a treasure.
The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro - DNF at pg 11
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eirgachuair · 8 months
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what i believe different romance languages taste like
Spanish: Mango Ice Cream. idk, the vowels and the way you pronounce stuff is very upbeat and smiley and stuff, plus most spanish speakers talk super duper fast and im holding on for dear life trying to listen and silmontaniuosly translate in my head. plus spain is warm.
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French: Strepsils specifically lemon ones, i only did french for a year in school and hated it. dont get me wrong the language is pretty but you have to like pronounce stuff out of your nose and all(?), so the weird feeling and aftertaste in your mouth after a throat sweet is just fitting
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Portuguese: Watermelon its fitting. sometimes watermelon's sweet and juicy other times its anemic and really watery. just like how portuguese sounds super cool put people water it down as just another version of spanish. Plus it's such a summery language if that makes sense, like it just sounds bright but it feels earthy, so maybe a watermelon with dirt on it or smthn, idk it sounds a lil crunchy but still bright yk
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Italian: Winegums Italian's got this sophisticated edge to it, especially with the music + art history in Italy. It feels like the head of the (i think its called 'the romance language) family. Wine gums are good, they're still kinda sweet and fun to suck on when you've got fuck all else to do or your ears have popped cus you're in an aeroplane, but they still taste mature if that makes sense. it's not a go to, but it's a staple, and your granny probably has it in her handbag or in her car as a travel sweet.
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Romanian: Werthers Original Butter Candies they're sweet and smooth and kinda melt on your tongue, which is what Romanian sounds like to me yk. but they also feel mature and it's got this kinda feel to it that Spanish or Catalan doesnt have where it's slightly sharper in the way you pronounce words and stuff, but still soft enough. Romanians a unique language, (all languages are unique but oh well), its not sought out by learners like Spanish or French but its still a staple, which is why werthers fits.
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Catalan: Passion Fruit Margarita i'm not explaining myself on this one.
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i might continue this with other indo-european languages, though idk if i want to do baltic, slavic, germanic or celtic next🧍
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virromanus · 4 months
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How the Renaissance Shaped the Italian Language
The Renaissance, a period of immense cultural, artistic, and intellectual growth in Europe, played a crucial role in the development of the modern Italian language. This era, spanning the 14th to the 17th century, witnessed a revival of interest in the classical art, literature, and learning of ancient Greece and Rome, significantly influencing the evolution of the Italian language.
Dante Alighieri's Contribution:
Dante Alighieri, often referred to as the "Father of the Italian language," was instrumental in establishing the Tuscan dialect as the standard for the Italian language. His most famous work, "The Divine Comedy" ("Divina Commedia"), written in the early 14th century, was one of the first major works of literature written in the vernacular, i.e., the local Tuscan dialect, instead of Latin. Dante's choice of the vernacular over Latin marked a pivotal moment in the development of Italian as a literary language.
Dante's works demonstrated the expressive and aesthetic possibilities of the Italian language, elevating its status and proving it could be used for serious, high literary pursuits, a domain previously reserved for Latin.
Petrarch's Influence:
Francesco Petrarca, known as Petrarch, further solidified the use of the vernacular in literature. He is best known for his Italian sonnet sequences, which focused on themes of love, personal reflection, and the human experience. Petrarch's poetry, particularly his "Canzoniere" (Songbook), greatly influenced Italian literature and language. His refined use of the vernacular and his development of the Italian sonnet format set a standard for lyrical poetry in Italian.
Boccaccio's Contributions:
Giovanni Boccaccio, another key figure of the Italian Renaissance, also contributed significantly to the development of the Italian language. His most famous work, "The Decameron," is a collection of novellas written in the vernacular. It not only had a profound impact on Italian literature but also helped to shape the Italian language by demonstrating its suitability for both serious and more lighthearted, secular topics.
Impact on Standardizing Italian:
The works of these authors were essential in the standardization of the Italian language. Their choice of the Tuscan dialect, particularly that of the Florentine region, as their literary medium contributed to its status as the basis of standard modern Italian.
Legacy and Continued Influence:
The Renaissance's focus on humanism and the return to classical sources also played a role in shaping the Italian language. This period encouraged a deeper exploration of the human condition, emotion, and intellect, aspects that were deeply integrated into the Italian language through literature and art.
In sum, the Renaissance was a period of reawakening that not only rediscovered the riches of classical antiquity but also set the foundation for the development of the modern Italian language. The works of Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio were not just literary masterpieces but also linguistic milestones that established the prestige and potential of the Italian vernacular, leading to its evolution into the modern Italian language we know today.
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langsandlit · 11 months
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📗 A (very) SHORT OUTLINE of NEAPOLITAN GRAMMAR
🟢 Trying to condense Neapolitan grammar in a 10-picture Instagram post was HARD!!
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🟢 I will also post a LONGER and more DETAILED version of this grammar in TEXT format!!
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yvanspijk · 7 months
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Sun, the word for the blinding nuclear fusion reactor in the sky, stems from the same Proto-Indo-European word as French soleil, Swedish sol, Welsh haul, Irish súil, and Ancient Greek hēlios, whence the prefix helio-. They grew apart by the ravages of time. Here's how.
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foxybouquet · 6 months
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I’m currently learning Spanish in college and I LOVE learning languages now! Things are eye opening! Language is eye opening! I get so excited when I realize that different languages learn new words like Internet or Wi-Fi! It’s so cool! (Wi-Fi is pronounced Wee-Fee XD and I think that’s super cute).
It’s amazing how Italian sounds SO similar to Spanish, Bene and Bueno, for example. I also learned if I was describing how tall my puppies have gotten I would say Perrito Alto! Not Alto Perrito!
Getting giddy about a language wasn’t something I’d ever thought I’d be into but here we are.
Also, thank you for teaching us how to properly write the Papas. It’s most appreciated. You could keep it to yourself, eat popcorn and watch us all fuck it up but you choose not to!
Much love,
A.
What a wonderful message/comment. 🤍 I’m excited about your excitement over languages! Yes, some words are universal even if they are pronounced in the local phonetics, and language in itself is an endlessly fascinating field. I was just speaking with another Ghestie about the through-lines amongst Latinate and Romance languages like Spanish, Italian and even Romanian. It’s so much fun to try and learn a few phrases or even a little fluency!
I am having a great time trying to contribute to help fic authors with their Italian, although sometimes I’m a bit worried I’m not hip enough to the newer slang and jargon. I’ve actually had to call on some Italian relatives back in my Mom’s hometown a couple times when asked about certain turns of phrase! Hehe, those were interesting conversations!
Anyway, thank you so much for writing this comment, you made me so happy! Have fun with the Spanish—it really is a few small hops to Italian! ☺️🇪🇸🇮🇹
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