07. April 2024
Since English is the most spoken language in the world, we can use English to our advantage when communicating and sending messages and information to people who understand English locally, nationally, and worldwide (for example, when necessary, by using German-to-English translations from Bruce Turner).
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30. November 2023
Words may have many meanings when you use an English dictionary to determine what a word means. The job of a translator (through their education and experience) is to examine the context of the text to see which definition fits in the sentence where the word is being used. (Für den deutschen Text, siehe bitte unten.)
30. November 2023
Is the correct spelling of English words important?
Well, yes. The sign should read, "Please sanitize your hands here." The word "Satan" means the devil!
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30. November 2023
Du musst dich LANGSAM BEEILEN.
Spricht RUHIG LAUTER.
Irgendwas läuft hier GERADE SCHIEF.
Deine Frisur ist ganz SCHÖN HÄSSLICH.
KOMM, GEH jetzt.
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28. November 2023
What's the Difference Between a Cat and a Comma?
One has claws at the end of its paws, and one is a pause at the end of a clause. (This is funny in English.)
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27. November 2023
"Is an argument between two vegans still called a beef?" is funny because beef is contrasted with the concept of vegan (non-beef). This is a cultural nuance in the English language. The word beef can mean meat, or it can also mean an argument between two persons. So, it is important to understand exactly how words are used in sentences.
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