The Official Language Thread II

[Elemmírë]

Yeah, I have trouble with certain sounds in some languages. I hate the simple U in French (my au-dessous sounds like au-dessus, and the meanings are entirely different! ), and the R, L, whatever it is in Japanese.

Originally Posted by Eärniel

For Linaewen and the other language-minded mooters: A book we all would love to read

Do not forget to read the comments as well, they're cool too.

Originally Posted by Tjaart Kruger, Cambridge, UK

In Afrikaans we sometimes call a stapler, a 'pampiervampier'. Literally, 'paper-vampire' If you look at your stapler and use it, the meaning becomes obvious.

OUCH!