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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Darkbringer, Apr 23, 2013.

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  1. Darkbringer

    Darkbringer Huntsman

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    Since we are a multi-ethnical and international site, some of the forum members (that would be you, Bamul) came up with the idea of having a discussion thread for languages. So if you have any random facts about your mother tongue - hell, any language you can speak - you can post that here [​IMG]
     
    #1 Darkbringer, Apr 23, 2013
  2. Komodo Saurian

    Komodo Saurian Guest

    English international language master race™.

    With it, I can talk to peasants in any corner of the planet.

    :p
     
    #2 Komodo Saurian, Apr 23, 2013
  3. Clear Sky Stalker

    Clear Sky Stalker Spartan Ranger
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    english, 1 russian word, about 5 spanish words.:)
     
    #3 Clear Sky Stalker, Apr 23, 2013
  4. rolfwar

    rolfwar Well-Known Member
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    Well, my mothertongue is Italian and my secondary language is English, but i do speak quite some German, Spanish and Calabrian Dialect,too ( not sure if the latter is considered a language). Ask me anything !
     
    #4 rolfwar, Apr 23, 2013
  5. Darkbringer

    Darkbringer Huntsman

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    I speak Danish fluently (obviously) and English almost fluently too, plus enough German to understand a conversation and order stuff at a restaurant. In written languages I write fluently in Danish, English and simple German (might be grammar errors or odd words in between), I understand Swedish and Norwegian, a little Polish and have a very basic understanding of the Latin-based languages, though I most likely will not be able to make sense of the backside of a cereal packet in Spain.
    Lemme practice some German with rolf here:
    Ah, wie schön das du ein bisschen Deutsch sprichst. Wollen sie Deutsch mitt mir üben oder findest du es langveilig und unnötig?
     
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  6. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    Urdu ap sub pagalou keh zu ban seh ucheh heh. (hard to write urdu with english letters but hey wut you gonna do)
     
    #6 TheStalker, Apr 23, 2013
  7. Darkbringer

    Darkbringer Huntsman

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    Did the persians speak Urdu? Sorry if this is ignorant, but I've heard something that makes me think that.
    I would like to know that:" Lekh Rabalae, eh?" and "Shapir/Shapeer" means :)
     
    #7 Darkbringer, Apr 23, 2013
  8. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    The persians spoke what some call the "language before urdu" basically urdu was based off of it. But non of the words you mentioned are urdu but I can think of some similar ones.
     
    #8 TheStalker, Apr 23, 2013
  9. Darkbringer

    Darkbringer Huntsman

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    In the context it was used in, I think " Lekh Rabalae, eh?" might mean something like "Good deal, don't you think?" and "Shapeer" might mean "welcome". Would that make sense?
     
    #9 Darkbringer, Apr 23, 2013
  10. Lagtagbag

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    Swedish, english, a tiny bit of spanish a couple german and finnish words.
     
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  11. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    aah see some of the words are a bit similar lakh in urdu = 100,000 normally for money. and shakl = face.
     
    #11 TheStalker, Apr 23, 2013
  12. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    wonders if anyone know how I insulted them in urdu...
     
    #12 TheStalker, Apr 23, 2013
  13. Salami

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    Spanish, English...

    I'm a Norwegian at heart but I can't speak it ffs.

    :D
     
    #13 Salami, Apr 23, 2013
  14. Teddy Picker

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    I'm a native English speaker, however I've studied Italian for three years.

    Io so che Rolf parla Italiano. Ciao, amico mio!
     
    #14 Teddy Picker, Apr 23, 2013
  15. TotalAaron

    TotalAaron The Oracle of Awesome

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    English ......... and nothing else :)
     
    #15 TotalAaron, Apr 23, 2013
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    Wǒ kě yī diǎr zhōngwén.
     
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  17. TheStalker

    TheStalker Dragon Slayer

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    As none of you know urdu you'll never know the insults I called you!
     
    #17 TheStalker, Apr 23, 2013
  18. TotalAaron

    TotalAaron The Oracle of Awesome

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    $%&& you (hehe translate unnecessary)
     
    #18 TotalAaron, Apr 23, 2013
  19. Skaara Dreadlocks

    Skaara Dreadlocks Tha Baws

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    Darkbringer, you do speak fluently English, but 50% of the time you have a Danish accent and 50% of the time, you mysteriously enough have an Indian accent :lol: Datasquid agreed with me on that, if you remember him ;)

    Norwegian and English are my two languages, and although Norwegian should be my primary language, it no longer is any more primary than English to me. I've spent so much of my social life on the internet that I verbally am better in English than Norwegian. When I write or speak Norwegian, I often end up asking myself "What's this English word in Norwegian again?)" much more often than I wonder what a Norwegian word is in English. I know perfectly how to pronounce the absolute most English words, but when actually trying to speak English, it feels as if my tongue is filling my mouth and is just in the way. I also have a problem speaking English as there is a lot of "uuuuh, eeeeeh...", as I attempt to remember what words I want to use.

    I also understand Danish and Swedish when reading them. Danish is easier to understand than Swedish. But when hearing Danes talk, I really have a hard time understanding what they say because it sounds like they've got a potato in their throat :D I don't know about Swedes though, I've rarely ever heard them speak.
     
    #19 Skaara Dreadlocks, Apr 24, 2013
  20. Darkbringer

    Darkbringer Huntsman

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    That Indian accent is an inside joke with me and Bynke, don't worry ;)
    And yeah I feel the exact same way - I know so many English words, but when you're in a Pinch (i.e. when talking), I just can't seem to bring up the right word quickly enough, making me stutter a bit :eek:hwell:
     
    #20 Darkbringer, Apr 24, 2013
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