Languages - March 2007

I am translating a Guatemalan text by Miguel Angel Asturias, and it describes how the man had "el pelo canches de los chamuscones". I can't find a definition for the word "chamuscones" anywhere. Can anyone help me polease?

2007-03-03 03:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by the_legend 1

2007-03-03 03:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

After seeing Passion of the Christ, I have a desire to learn that language I have also had an interest in learning latin. (used briefly in Braveheart)
I actually applaud Mel Gibson for making the languages used in Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto known. I have always loved foreign languages. Where can someone find out about more so called "dead" languages. Enya and Clannad sing in Gaelic, from my understanding, which is not really used anymore. J.R.R. Tolkien was a master linguist (spelling) who developed his own elvin languages for Lord of the Rings.
Other than a library which I find to be NO help at all.. how does one find out about these and other languages not used anymore.

2007-03-03 03:23:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 03:13:21 · 15 answers · asked by Kristi G 1

2007-03-03 03:12:13 · 11 answers · asked by jagadish62 1

2007-03-03 03:05:54 · 6 answers · asked by Geoff P 1

Is this correct:

"But her lips ARE not the most beautiful THING on her, neither IT IS her dark EYES, nor her protruding cheeks..."?

You know, because of the plurals and singulars?
I also don't know if I should put "nor" instead of the "neither" because I already have one negation in "But her lips are not the most beautiful thing on her"
Is there maybe some better expression instead of "the most beautiful thing on her" or it is OK?
Sorry, and thank you!

2007-03-03 03:05:47 · 7 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

could you see if these make sense like the right tense, spelling, wording ect, thanks

Il a demande l’argent pour une condition
Il lui a donné la couverture parce qu'il faisait froid
Il a vu la jeune fille à l’église
Il a utilisé le couteau pour couper la couverture
Il a donné sa maison pour épouser la fille

2007-03-03 02:53:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had no success with Babel or Babylon. grrrr! Any ideas??

2007-03-03 02:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by LesDixyc 1

When I lived in Germany in the 70's I used to pass a big building with these words in huge neon lights, one on each side of the building. Two where red, one yellow and one green. They said FIXBUTTE, FIXMINZE, FIXMILLE and FIXMALVE (I may have spelt them wrong, it was a long time ago)
I'd love to know what they were, can anyone tell me?

2007-03-03 02:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by kittykatts 4

I'm translating a literary text from my language into English. I need an adjecitve to go with the noun "lips" and to mean attractive, sexy or something like that. In my language it is literally "deathly dangerous lips" or "lips dangerous to death" :-) but I need something which is more in the spirit of the English language. Thanks in advance!

2007-03-03 02:36:28 · 19 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

"To pass the street"
Can I say it and, if I can, does it have the same meaning as "to walk down the street"?

2007-03-03 02:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

That I dont find in the dictionary English -Spanish What does it mean in Spanish the word "toss-up" ?

2007-03-03 02:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by Sebastian 1

2007-03-03 02:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3

2007-03-03 02:11:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I say about the person who has asthma that he "has breathing problems"?
How do you call that small pump that people who have asthma use in order to breathe easier? Please give me the exact name of it.
Thank you in advance!

2007-03-03 02:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

Hello.
I study brazilian jiu jitsu and one day probaly will visit rio de jenaro.
But i am looking at learning portugese.
And i see with pimsleur there are the brazil portugese and portugese and i am wanting to find out what one should i learn.

2007-03-03 01:47:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can I say "slender physique" or "slender stature"? Do these sound naturally considering that I'm translating a literary text from my language into English?

2007-03-03 01:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

Further to a recent question about similar words for yes and no in different languages, "νάι" (pronounced "neh") means "Yes" in Greek, whilst in two neighbouring countries, Macedonia and Bulgaria, "Hе" (transliterated "Ne" and pronounced the same way as νάι) - means "No"; confusingly both "νάι" and "Не" are likely to be accompanied by a nod. (s a matter of interest, the word "ne" (still pronounced "neh") also exists in 2 other countries neighbouring Greece, Turkey, where it means "what" and Albania, where it means "We, us". Does any one elso know of other instances of similar words having opposing meanings in contiguous regions?

2007-03-03 01:30:05 · 5 answers · asked by GrahamH 7

I moved to Puerto Rico over a year ago. When I got here, I knew NO spanish. Now, I hear people speaking and I can pick up on what's going on. I know a little spanish but I don't speak spanish to anyone (not even my husband) I am terrified of sounding ridiculous, so I make everyone speak english to me. When I go to the bank or the store and need something, I will wait on someone to get someone that speaks english. I can't even bring myself to say Gracias. Does anyone know why this is? Will I ever get over it? How do I speak spanish without making a fool of myself? PLEASE HELP.

2007-03-03 01:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by La Flaca 4

whats ****

2007-03-03 01:22:59 · 7 answers · asked by danyusim 2

I must write an official letter of complain to FBI and The National Collar Crime Center will be about scam/fraud activity.I became fraud victim and somehow I must explain this in an Official English language.I am sorry but my first language is not English and that's why I really need your help,guys! I can communicate with you through Yahoo!Messenger or MSN Messenger right now (I am online) to explain briefly what is the situation and with your help to write this small letter which I will send to the Agencies from above.I really want to catch as faster as I can the person who got from me almost 1000.00US$ and the Authorities to take care of him.

Please !We can do it together through the messengers from above!
Thank you in advance to all people who really want to help!

EMIL KOSTOV

P.S. My MSN and Yahoo!Messengers nickname is : e_2000mill

I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!

2007-03-03 00:58:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 00:41:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is my second language and I speak it very well, (some people ask me what part of Briton I am from) I read a lot but still can't spell. HELP?

2007-03-03 00:17:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

"capable of anything" or "capable of everything"?

2007-03-03 00:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by sagittarius 2

either electronic or book form

2007-03-02 23:15:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have visited all the major towns and all parts of India , USA, USSR, Middle East countries and UK, SA Etc... In practical I have seen the Bengali girls are the most well figured , tall, smart, bright complexion with dazzled eyes mathches with their round face, after all they are beautiful. What is the real reason behind it, food,geography, culture, education , civilization, language and living style ? German & USSR girls are in second position but their tone does not sound sweet like Bengali girls.

2007-03-02 22:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by hitler.acharya 1

2007-03-02 22:49:01 · 3 answers · asked by Slotlo 1

ek dil tumare dil ko zakham de gaya,
jindagi bhar jine ki kasam de gaya,
lakho phoolon me se ek phool chuna tha tumne,
jo kaante se bhi jaada dard de gaya.
us kaante ko chumkar nikal de to acha hoga,
nahi to oh kaatta nikal kar fek dhena

2007-03-02 22:16:36 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-03-02 22:11:15 · 14 answers · asked by Schnurrkatze76 6