In Other Words: a Language Lover's Guide to the Most Intriguing Words around the World.IN OTHER WORDS Adv. 1. in other words - otherwise stated; "in other words, we are broke" put differently : A Language Lover's Guide to the Most Intriguing Words around the World Every language is loaded with great descriptive terms that just don't translate into any other language. In some cases, this is because the term has special relevance within that culture. The Inuktitut language of one Alaskan region has many words for the many kinds of snow that fall there. In Japan, there is no general term for water but instead descriptive terms for hot water and cold water. The Czech word litost means a state of torment created by the sudden sight of one's own misery. The Indian word purdah purdah Seclusion of women from public observation by means of concealing clothing (including the veil) and walled enclosures as well as screens and curtains within the home. refers to a screen used to separate men and women. Other words seem even more difficult to translate, such as ilunga from the Tshiluba language “Tshiluba” redirects here. For the Zambian president, see Frederick Chiluba. Tshiluba (also called Luba-Kasai and Luba-Lulua) is a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it is a national language. of the Republic of the Congo. The word describes a person who is ready to forgive any transgression TRANSGRESSION. The violation of a law. a first time, and to tolerate it a second time, but never to permit it a third time. Moore's study of sociolinguistics sociolinguistics, the study of language as it affects and is affected by social relations. Sociolinguistics encompasses a broad range of concerns, including bilingualism, pidgin and creole languages, and other ways that language use is influenced by contact among reveals a breadth of ideas and conditions that prompt unique expressions. Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2004. Walker & Co, 2004, 127 p., illus., hardcover, $14.00. |
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