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To: central_va

Interestingly, I find the German language very precise although verbose. Words mean exactly what they translate to. German is fun!


19 posted on 12/28/2015 11:06:49 AM PST by raybbr (Obamacare needs a deatha panel)
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22 posted on 12/28/2015 11:09:38 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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It’s just such an unimaginative language though. I mean, yes, technically you can describe gloves as “hand-shoes” and it is perfectly sensible, but I think any other nation would have figured that invention merited dreaming up a new word. The Germans couldn’t be bothered!


41 posted on 12/28/2015 11:45:37 AM PST by Boogieman
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German is fun...but complicated. Except the word “doch”. I miss not having it in English.


55 posted on 12/28/2015 12:47:22 PM PST by JeanLM (Obama proves melanin is just enough to win elections)
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But when I hear Germans speak they sound like they are trying to clear their throats. Expect them to launch a luggie any time.


56 posted on 12/28/2015 12:49:23 PM PST by TruthWillWin (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples money.)
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