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Because you started the thread, and are Norwegian. And because I became a pro-Swede zealot during my trip in that paradiseOriginally posted by Gangerolf
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A truly bizarre language is Pirahã, from Brazil. Apart from some extremely freaky properties you need some linguistics background to appreciate, it includes an utter lack of numbers, and of colour terms. It also has an extremely limited array of sounds (11 for men, and only 10 for women!).Why can't you be a non-conformist just like everybody else?
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The problem witth norweigan is really that it's so damn perky. If a norweigan would threaten to kill me in his native tounge, I'm not sure I'd take the threat seriously.Comment
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Aha! So you don't really think it sounds bad. I knew it!
I don't think it's a particularily beautiful language myself though. It can sound kind of nagging. But I think Swedish and Norwegian would sound pretty similar to a furriner.
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Oh, like cats meowing at night or babies wailing.Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Having tones means natural conversations have peaks and valleys that flow with changing speeds. You don't get closer to music than this without actually going into music.
People don't sing characters.You can't change the tones arbitrarily without risking changing the actual characters themselves.“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.â€
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German speakers always sound really constipated. Same with Yiddish.There's nothing wrong with the dream, my friend, the problem lies with the dreamer.Comment
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The worst sounding language by far I ever heard or spoke is Klingon. Lots of spitting. I had a sore throat after finishing one of the lesson tapes.
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Geek of the week.The worst sounding language by far I ever heard or spoke is Klingon. Lots of spitting. I had a sore throat after finishing one of the lesson tapesOnly feebs vote.Comment
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What? KILL!Originally posted by Spiffor
Because you started the thread, and are Norwegian. And because I became a pro-Swede zealot during my trip in that paradise
Quite obviously, the anti-Viking crowd who went with Danish as their choice has yet to listen to some of our beautiful local dialects. I invite the sceptics, especially among my Scandinavian brethren, to experience the sheer beauty of the Danish language:
Western Jutland dialect: http://www.elkan.dk/filer_lyd/dialekter/vestjysk.mp3
Southern Jutland dialect: http://www.elkan.dk/filer_lyd/dialekter/sonderjysk.mp3Comment
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People from remote sheep molesting enclaves shouldn't throw stones.Originally posted by Agathon
I agree with Molly, Welsh should be in.
I think it sounds like the noises one might make while pleasuring a sheep. Perhaps a clue to its origin in Wales.He's got the Midas touch.
But he touched it too much!
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Damn Monk, I wanted to hear more of that story in Western Jutland dialect!
The woman talked almost exactly like my grandfather (my mom's dad), born in the late 19th century. I myself can talk in that dialect, but not nearly with the perfection heard here.
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I guess I should also mention that I know Tsolyani as well.Originally posted by Agathon
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SorryOriginally posted by Winston
Damn Monk, I wanted to hear more of that story in Western Jutland dialect!
I went with spooky dialects to see if Gangerolf would have a clue what's going on. As you know, Norwegians are celebrated for always understanding what we mean.
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Yeah, just as long as we don't put a jufnide on all of our argoriates. That's when it starts to get really kigantateous.Comment
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