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Why is English so hard?
Posted by: English Teacher ()
Date: August 02, 2016 10:46AM

English is a funny language. Maybe the fact that it is funny explains the race problem in America.

For example, we all know that an “egret” is a white bird. What is a “negret?”

For example, we all know that a “piglet” is a small or baby pig. What is a “niglet?”

For example, we all know that an “egress” is a way out, means essentially the same thing as “exit.” What is a “negress?”

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Re: Why is English so hard?
Posted by: Supporter ()
Date: August 02, 2016 12:16PM

DELETE.....



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2016 12:18PM by Supporter.

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Re: Why is English so hard?
Posted by: YXmWK ()
Date: August 02, 2016 08:34PM

Wrap and unwrap. Opposites.
Thaw and unthaw. Synonyms.

Weird eh?

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Re: Why is English so hard?
Posted by: MihnX ()
Date: August 02, 2016 08:45PM

It's only hard for ignorant foreigners who don't belong here.

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Re: Why is English so hard?
Posted by: Hans Huckibein ()
Date: August 02, 2016 08:48PM

It's hard because the English language has been influenced by a host of other languages who belong to different language groups. English, although originally belonging to the Germanic language groups of upper Saxony are also influenced heavily by Latin, various celto-brittanic dialects, Norse, and Norman French. As a consequence, the lexical and grammar rules of each contributing language overlap, making the English language a confusing, and bumbling collection of mongrel dialects mishmashed into one. English is one of the most cumbersome and ugly languages spoken on God's green Earth, but due to the cultural influence of Britain and the United States, it remains one of the most popular languages spoken, and will continue to be for some time..



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2016 08:50PM by Hans Huckibein.

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Re: Why is English so hard?
Posted by: 4UPwH ()
Date: August 02, 2016 09:17PM

The Germanic and French compound noun construction is particularly incompatible. Swimming pool versus pool of swimming. Crown of thorns versus thorn crown. Which is correct English?

Latin and Greek crept in due to religious and technical usage.

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