#linguistics blog

[dsm-wannabe-linguist]

#syntax #langblr #language #language blog #languageblr #language meme #language memes #linguistics #linguistics humor #lingblr #linguistics blog #tweet

[errantpedantry]

If you're an American who has ever made fun of the teacher at the end yelling at the kids for telling them they can't eat their pudding until they've eaten their meat, you should know you're making fun of the Scottish dialect words for "dessert" and "supper".

#errant pedantry #linguistics #linguistics blog #dialect differences #scottish #english #Youtube

[prokopetz]

Tumblr is the greatest social media platform because this is literally the only site where I can casually imply that the proper plural of "Spider-Man" is "Spiders-Men" and get absolutely zero pushback.

#tumblr #blogging #social media #language #linguistics #grammar #plurals #media #comics #spider-man

[rationalclifford8]

Basic Compass Points

#linguistics blog #Learning #Languages #Japanese #Chinese #Korean #CJK🇨🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷 #CJK #Compass Points

[anza-langblr]

接続詞（せつぞくし）

conjunctions - words that are used to link phrases together

情報を加える // Adding information：

し���も　besides そのうえ　moreover, on top of that さらに　moreover, on top of that そればかりか　not only that, but also... そればかりでなく　not only that, but also...

情報を対比する // Putting into contrast：

それに対して　in contrast 一方　whereas

他の可能性・選択肢を言う // Giving alternatives：

あるいは　or perhaps (presenting another possibility) それとも　or (presenting another option within a question)

結論を出す// Drawing a conclusion：

そのため　for that reason したがって　therefore そこで　for that reason (I went ahead and did...) すると　thereupon (having done that triggered sth. to happen) このように　with this (adjusting a conclusion to the arguments given beforehand) こうして　in this way

理由を言う // Giving a reason：

なぜなら...からだ　the reason is というのは...からだ　the reason is

逆説を表現する // Expressing a contradiction：

だが　however, yet, nevertheless (contradicting what one would have expected) ところが　even so (spilling a surprising truth) それなのに　despite this, still それでも　but still (despite a certain fact, nothing changes)

説明を補う // Amending one's explanation：

つまり　that is, in other words (saying the same thing using different words) いわば　so to speak (making a comparison) 要するに　to sum up, in short

説明を修正する // Revising one's explanation：

ただし　however (adding an exception to the information stated beforehand) ただ　only, however もっとも　however (obviating any expectations that might arise through the previous statement) なお　in addition, note that (adding supplementary information)

話題を変える // Changing the subject：

さて　well, now, then (common in business letters after the introductory sentence; is often ignored in tranlations) ところで　by the way

#文法 #grammar #conjunctions #japanese grammar #jlpt n2 #japanese langblr #japanese language #language #japan #japanese #japanese vocabulary #langblr #linguistics #studyblr #study blog #studyspo #study motivation #study aesthetic #study notes #learning japanese #nihongo #日本語 #日本語の勉強 #light academia #light acadamia aesthetic

[hemipenal-system]

ok so you know how viking isn’t a group of people, it’s a job? the vikings were the raiders, not the people who were raiding?

what if dragon is like that too? dragon is an archetype for a species with an unpronounceable (by humans) name where a dragon is someone who steals shit from humans

#yay linguistic fuckery #terato #monster fucker #terato blog #nsft #fantasy nsft #monsterfucker #teratophillia #dragon

[sprinklecipher]

Hi there! I’m interested in how the meaning of "potato bug" varies by region, so I'm running a very short (~1 minute), anonymous survey to find out!

---SURVEY LINK---

You can complete the survey even if you've never heard of "potato bugs" before (but please indicate as much when prompted). Also, please be aware that the survey includes several photos of insects, so I'd advise against taking it if you're squeamish about bugs

Thanks and have a great day! :)

#Bugs #Insects #Potato bug #Potato bugs #Survey #Surveys #Entomology #Linguistics #Dialect Maps #Dialects #Polls #Research #Survey research #sC Original #Potato Bug Map #<- project tag #when I made my blog I never would've expected that bug-related dialect surveys would become a recurring theme but here we are

[slavic-roots-western-mind]

The directional "下/上/出/去/来" puzzle guide

I for one still confuse the usage of 出来 and 出去 and other similar structures so here's a guide to slightly depuzzle this puzzle.

上去 (Shàngqù): To go up and away from the speaker

下去 (Xiàqù): To go down and away from the speaker

出去 (Chūqù): To go out and away from the speaker

出来 (Chūlái): To go out and towards the speaker

上来 (Shànglái): To go up and towards the speaker

下来 (Xiàlái): To go down and towards the speaker

过来 (Guòlái): To ask someone to come over to the speaker

过去 (Guòqù): This one is tricky as it can have a few meanings so here are some random examples.

Movement away from the speaker e.g. 我来这家公司工作已经过去五年了= I have been working in this company for the past five years

Movement in time during the past e.g. 过去的年份里，公园里有很多树和花= In the past years, there were many trees and flowers in the park

Here's an illustration I made (it's been a while lol) to make it less (?) confusing：

#chinese #chinese grammar #mandarin langblr #chinese studyblr #learn chinese #studyblr #college #slavic roots western mind #student life #aesthetic #travel blog #study motivation #student #college life #study blog #langblr #language #linguistics

[alphabetcompletionist]

#linguistics blog back at it woooo

[tealingual]

Comeback & re-introduction

Hi! I disappeared around October last year, but I'm back now and thought I should re-introduce myself!

My name is Essi, I'm from Finland and I'm turning 29 (on March 6th). I'm a university student and I major in German language & culture and minor in communications and Japanese language & culture. My native language is Finnish and my target languages are English, Japanese, Swedish, German and Arabic. I'm also interested in linguistics, especially historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language revitalization and (second-)language acquisition. Nice to meet you!

#tealingual #polyglot #languages #langblr #languageblr #language blog #langspo #langtwt #tongueblr #studyblr #lingblr #linguist #linguistics

[dsm-wannabe-linguist]

“She’s everything, he’s just Ken” is made all the more hilarious knowing that ken literally just means “who?” in at least 8 languages

#barbie #ken #barbie movie #she’s everything #he’s just ken #translation #langblr #language #language blog #languageblr #language meme #language memes #linguistics #linguistics humor #language learning #linguistics memes #linguistics blog #lingblr #studyblr #language lover #lingblog #linguistics tumblr #languages #linguistics jokes

[nikostudy]

N5 GRAMMAR CHEATSHEET PART1

#langblr #studyblr #linguistics #japanese langblr #study blog #studyspo

[rationalclifford8]

La Paþienþia Paga

La paþienþia paga. Ser paþiente.

#linguistics blog #patience pays #La Paþienþia Paga #Pasyensa #Addages #Quotes

[lostfeb]

very very curious to ask, langblr

what is your definition of "fluency"? at what point do you say you can “speak" a language?

no right or wrong answers of course, im just curious to see what others think

#langblr #languages #polyglot #studyspo #language #language learning #learn korean #learn chinese #learn french #learn german #learn spanish #studyblr #study korean #study blog #linguistics #language stuff

[mlyakotea]

hello everyone!

just joined studyblr and langblr to meet some lang lovers and generally get my ass to study, never used this app before so be patient with me i beg i have no idea what i am doing lol

speak: 🇵🇱🇬🇧

intermediate: 🇯🇵🇨🇳

basic: 🇫🇷🇧🇬

want to learn: 🇷🇺🇰🇷

let’s be study buddies !!

#langblr #studyblr #how it even works help #japanese studyblr #chinese studyblr #russian studyblr #linguistics #study blog #i need language friends or i will go insane my motivation is ZERO

[valiantcoffeelove]

Monday 15th | 21/100 days of productivity₊ ｡˚⊹

Revise French flashcards [5m]

Revise Japanese flashcards [5m]

Study for history test (4/3) [1h]

Listen to Japanese TV in the bg [30m]

Print mockup for paintings > got approved yay!

Finish making portfolio [10m]

Revise before English quiz, make flashcards [15m]

Read The Body Keeps The Score [30m]

Word of the day: to bloom; blossom -> flower bloomed fr: fleurir [-ir verb] -> la fleur a fleuri jp: 咲く [さく] -> 花が咲いた [はながさいた] cn: 开花 [kāihuā] -> 花朵开花 [huāduǒ kāihuā] nl: bloeien -> bloem bloeide

🎧₊ ˚⊹ raindrop city - lamp

#figured I'd do the word of the day if I have nothing to share lol #study blog #studyblr #study motivation #chaotic academia #100 days of productivity #100 days challenge #study #study tumblr #academic validation #academic weapon #langblr #french lang #french langblr #french language #japanese langblr #japanese language #languages #linguistics #mandarin #chinese #mandarin chinese #japanese #dutch #dutch language