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Minx
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18-07-2021, 08:00 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
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The Artful Todger
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Similar in Germany with Danke and Bitte.
It has its roots in German, Dutch and French which when combined make the language Afrikaans which is my second language
Update: I think you know The Boer War? I believe the ‘souties’ got a hiding. Some origins of guerrilla warfare strategy
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18-07-2021, 08:01 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
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Minx
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It has its roots in German, Dutch and French which when combined make the language Afrikaans which is my second language
It's mainly Dutch is it not?
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18-07-2021, 08:05 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
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It's mainly Dutch is it not?
More Belgian Dutch. I can understand their language it’s very close Annie
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18-07-2021, 08:06 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
What's that "clicking" African language?
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swimfeeders
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Shropshire
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18-07-2021, 08:11 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
Hi
We English have much to learn from other languages.
We are not very good at them.
I did try last time I was in Holland.
The Dutch are lovely and very funny.
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Thank you for trying, but please do not murder my language.
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AnnieS
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18-07-2021, 08:12 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
The Dutch are very polite.
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18-07-2021, 08:12 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
True Swimmy. Probably a throwback to our empire days
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18-07-2021, 08:22 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
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What's that "clicking" African language?
Khoi-Khoi and unfortunately, I did not learn any indigenous languages and even though I’m of Indian descent, I can’t understand their languages either
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18-07-2021, 08:22 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
I’m very happy saying you’re welcome, which I have always said and heard, which sounds very appreciative...
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18-07-2021, 08:24 PM
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Re: UK terminology/lingo
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Hi
We English have much to learn from other languages.
We are not very good at them.
I did try last time I was in Holland.
The Dutch are lovely and very funny.
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Thank you for trying, but please do not murder my language.
I’ll do my very best not to murder your language
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