Languages - January 2007

I heard there is some imparfait thing like with

location
age
appearance
physical condition
attitude, emotions, and desires
time
weather

is this some kind of order for sentences im not sure what it is, if it is a order they are supposed to go in, can someone please give me the correct order?

thanks!

2007-01-10 13:28:26 · 4 answers · asked by darkorzbc 2

What does it add to the language, other than complexity, by insisting that speech use this word over that word, even if the meaning is clear? To demonstrate...
"For whom the bell tolls." or "For who the bell tolls." and other similar sentences.
Is there a difference in meaning when it is said either way, or just considered incorrect regardless of the fact the meaning is clear?
Another approach might be the language use of children. Where one might say "I break my toys." and then later say "You breaked my toys." What purpose does it serve to insist it be said "You broke my toys", if the meaning and logic are clear?
When a word changes the intended meaning of a sentence is obvious, but if it doesn't, what's the harm?
Keep in mind that I'm asking about the harm inflicted to the language and not the simple effect of having people correct you all the time.

2007-01-10 13:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by Jagg 5

2007-01-10 13:11:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they have sarcasm in Japan? If so, then is it used the same as it is in English?

2007-01-10 13:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by 〜ベラベル〜 4

2007-01-10 13:02:57 · 3 answers · asked by cowsoeat 2

Well, I believe "Le gusta" means "You like . . ."

---right?

So, if it is put into question form it would be "Do you like . . . ?"

What's 'te gusta' then? The same thing?

2007-01-10 13:02:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 12:59:34 · 12 answers · asked by t19721977 1

Just doing this for a little personal research. Does it bother you when people use the shorthand they use in text messaging to write questions on yahoo answers? Cn u rd ths?

2007-01-10 12:54:50 · 15 answers · asked by jman1542 2

i have asked this b4 but i only got one response..if there are other cultures apart from the indian culture that has the meaning prishita in it..plz let me know...thank you

2007-01-10 12:52:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Q: How many letters are there in the alphabet?

A: Twenty-four, because E.T. went home.

2007-01-10 12:41:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In other how can I word process in Japanese or do I need special downloads or software

2007-01-10 12:39:00 · 1 answers · asked by Sid B 6

please, no online translations, i have a presentation tomorrow....okay, i need to know how to say...
she is weraing blue jeans made of cotton, a black purse, and black plastic sunglasses. She is also wearing a yellow bathing suit top with a design on it. She also has on a pink watch, and a silver necklace. her boots are light brown suede


if you could help, that would be GREAT!

2007-01-10 12:37:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

iiteh desu

anatwa baka des ka

i am sure that some of these words/phrases are not very nice but a friend of mine said them and it is a sort of game to figure them out so here i am asking you all for help in finding the meanings of these words

2007-01-10 12:32:13 · 5 answers · asked by Kayla L 1

okay, with the vandertramp verbs...for verbs like parti and descendu, do you add an s for the plural subjects? i've never seen that but i'm clueless...it wouldn't be nous sommes descendus, right? and what if i'm talking about the girls? do i still have to add an extra e for -re and -ir verbs? **confused** :D

2007-01-10 12:30:08 · 3 answers · asked by mary. 2

I've put up numbers and alphabet posters in my grandbabies room, (who is coming to live with us) and I wanted to include on the posters how to pronounce the spanish version of the alphabet and numbers 1-10, so that she might possibly learn how to say them. I know how to pronounce them(numbers) just don't know how they are written!

2007-01-10 12:19:38 · 14 answers · asked by sickofstupidazzpeople 1

Hi, I am reading a Sherlock Holms novel written by Doyle and Carr, and I have some questions.
The text goes like this: "My friend's accident (sprained his ankle) had been an unlucky one. Purely for the sport of it, he had consented to am impromptu glove-match with Bully Boy Rasher, the well-known professional middle-weight, at the old Cribb Sporting Club in Panton Street. To the amazement of the spectators, Holmes knocked out the Bully Boy before the latter could settle down to a long, hard mill. Having broken Rasher's hanging guard and survived his right hand, My friend was leaving the sparring-saloon when he tripped on those ill-lighted, rickety stairs which I trust the Honorary Secretary of the club has since caused to be mended."
What is a "hanging guard"? And whose right hand, Rasher's or Holms's? Is the secretary going to mend the stairs?
Please help me to understand. Thanks in advance.

2007-01-10 12:10:59 · 4 answers · asked by ssliao728 3

i would like to translate "The Lord Is My Shepherd"

its going to be a tatoo so id like it to be as accurate as possible plzzzz... thanks

2007-01-10 12:10:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

k my boyfriend is from america, i'm from the UK. I'd pronounce Aaron as Air-un and that's what i've been using. However, I talk to my friends and family and it's changed into Arun. When he calls he pronounces it Erin, but if i say it like that his family say I'm doing it wrong. Which one should I be using? lol. Considering he is from the US so if I use the British way I'd probably be wrong.

2007-01-10 12:03:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

in one piece anime episode 222 when nami wants to leave the hotel she said a phrase i want to it ??? plz help

2007-01-10 12:01:37 · 2 answers · asked by jo n jo 5

what are the forms of ser?

like.. soy, somos, son, and so on.

what are the other ones and what are the meanings of all of them? i forgot and i have spanish homework :S

HELPP!

2007-01-10 12:00:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to translate this into english letters. I need the Arabic words, but in English. For example, Keefik and wallah. I need to send it in a text message, but my phone doesn't have arabic letters, just english. Thanks.

كيفيك؟ كيف حال الأطفال؟ والله اني أفكر فيك وفي الأطفال يوميا. احبكم، حتى وان كنت لم اجتمع بكم. لا استطيع الانتظار الى وقت الالتقاء بكم. ومن المهم ان نجتمع ، سنكون أصدقاء أفضل. لا استطيع الانتظار لقاء الاطفال ايضا. انني احاول ان اتعلم الكثير من العربية حتى نتمكن من الاتصال بشكل افضل ، لكنني لهجتي ركيكة حتي الآن. احدثكم لاحقا

2007-01-10 11:59:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Thanks for looking :) Basicllay I need the bpmf and english translation. [bmpf must be in mandarin languae] thanks.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k273/LdyHersheys/00000000000000.jpg

ONLY THE RED WORDS PLZ! THANKS

2007-01-10 11:57:43 · 4 answers · asked by Vdam 2

2007-01-10 11:54:14 · 1 answers · asked by ? 2

I want "I am ghost" in latin, feminine form. I don't know if it's phasmati, phasmatis or just phasma. Or something totally different. Can anyone help me get this JUST right? Thank you :)

2007-01-10 11:33:00 · 2 answers · asked by Refti 3

2007-01-10 11:28:54 · 3 answers · asked by FunkyFresh!!! 1

this an assignment for soc. st. cultural geography, i need answers before january 11, 2007...thats tomorrow!!!!

2007-01-10 11:25:30 · 1 answers · asked by Fashionista Chic 1

I'm taking Japanese right now and I am really confused about the phrase "toiu" which is seen so often mid-sentences and has the casual form "(small tsu) te" Can anyone explain when to use this to me?

2007-01-10 11:09:47 · 4 answers · asked by kb27787 2

Kelma helwa u kelmeten
Helwa ya baladi
Ghenwa helwa ou ghenweten
Helwa ya baladi
Amali dayman kan ya baladi
Enni argaalek ya baladi
Wafdal dayman gambek alatoul

Zekraya kollefat
Fakra baladi
Albi malyan benkayat
Fakra ya baladi
Awel hob kan fi baladi
Meeh monken ansàh ya baladi
Fen ayam zaman
Abl el wedaa

Konna ben oul en el foura-a da moustahil
We kolle demaa ala el khadden kanet bitsil
Malyana bé amal en ehna nob-à mawgoudin
Fe bahr el hob ala el shatten

Kelma helwa u kelmeten
Helwa ya baladi
Ghenwa helwa ou ghenweten
Helwa ya baladi
Fen habbib el alb ya baladi
Kan beid anni ya baladi
We kolle ma baghani
Bafakkar fi

Oul ya habibi enta sayebni w rayeh fen
Da ahla lahn han ghanni ehnal etnen
Ya mahla kelmet baladi fe ghenwa ben satren
Ya lel ya en ya en ya lel

Kelma helwa u kelmeten
Helwa ya baladi
Ghenwa helwa ou ghenweten
Helwa ya baladi
Amali dayman kan ya baladi
Enni argaalek ya baladi
Wafdal dayman gambek alatoul
Amaria baladi

2007-01-10 11:07:42 · 3 answers · asked by mentesobremateria 1

Please translate this into Spanish for me:

Sample Brochure - prices NOT guaranteed
Please call for current pricing information or a new book
See the telephone number on the back of this brochure
**New Reps needed........all info is in Spanish, $10 to start
and earn up to 50% commission**

2007-01-10 11:02:31 · 1 answers · asked by Avon Lady 4

2007-01-10 11:01:30 · 2 answers · asked by olde finnn 4