Such as the newest words in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, German, etc. They can also be slang or have underdeveloped meanings.
2006-08-26 13:27:18 · 5 answers · asked by Bob 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
In thai (Thailand), the word "gig" is the newest slang word and very popular word to use for the past 2 years. The word "gig" means a secret lover. Someone you date "unofficially" or date behind your lover's back but your lover doesn't know.
2006-08-26 13:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The former used words remains with some less used or not up to date.The new words of the different countries,for some were borrowed from other languages with the same writing but different pronunciations.In a country,at the border,the people still use the other next country languages with their own.
2006-08-26 13:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Chuong Seng Ly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand that the Spanish word "taqueria" was recently added to the English language by being included in the latest Webster Dictionary.
A 'taqueria' is a Mexican restaurant specializing in tacos.
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2006-08-27 14:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The German slang word for mobile phone is "handy." They say this in German speaking Switzerland, too, and it totally cracks me up.
2006-08-26 20:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jehosephat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A greek word is "γαμάÏοÏ"(gamatos) means cool
2006-08-26 22:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋