Chat Thread: Chopsticks and teacups

[Collowrath]

Sophist

Collowrath

Just earlier today I was likening the differences between Slovak and Serbian to being like Spanish and Portuguese, largely because of the strange vowel changes. For instance, in Slovak we might say "posal'" and in Serbian it would come off as "posao." I hated it at first, but it's grown on me. =D

Yes, that's it! Spanish has much more consonant sounds compared to Portuguese. That's really interesting that there's a homologous relationship present with Slovak and Serbian as well.

The biggest issue for me when I'm learning Serbian is to de-complicate my pronunciation. I have a horrid accent that gets me mistaken for being Russian, lol.

The connections between Slavic languages are probably comparable with those between the Romance languages, although, sometimes I think the Slavic languages tend to be closer to each other. For instance, based on my knowledge of Slovak, I can sometimes understand Russian and Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, etc, but I won't necessarily be able to respond to them in that language. =D  

[Bastemhet]

Collowrath

The biggest issue for me when I'm learning Serbian is to de-complicate my pronunciation. I have a horrid accent that gets me mistaken for being Russian, lol.

Ha, last night I was watching a documentary on Brazilian Samba and there were a lot of interviewed people speaking Portuguese with subtitles. I tried to say some of the things they were saying and it sounded like I was trying to speak Spanish but my tongue had gone numb!

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The connections between Slavic languages are probably comparable with those between the Romance languages, although, sometimes I think the Slavic languages tend to be closer to each other. For instance, based on my knowledge of Slovak, I can sometimes understand Russian and Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, etc, but I won't necessarily be able to respond to them in that language. =D

I have no idea how close those languages are as I have no experience of them, but I can tell you that Portuguese is indeed very similar to Spanish in that some of the words are identical and the grammar is pretty much the same, too. I found myself understanding about 80% of what the interviewed people were saying without the subtitles. Italian though, probably not so much, maybe about 35%.  

[Bastemhet]

Calixti

Holy cow, Sophist. Thanks. *runs off to youtube, all starry-eyed*

You're welcome! biggrin I knew I should've found videos of songs you should start off with from each band, but thought it would take up too much space. If you'd like, I can pm you some links to my favorite songs.  

[Wrath of Ezekiel]

Frak. I just realized to try and reach the course requirements for my minor, I need to take at least one course in summer. But since only uninteresting 3rd level history classes are offered, I have to do a switcharoo and do it during next term and 2nd year level in the summer.

So what sounds more interesting? Canada in World Affairs (taught by my favourite history prof xD) or the History of Premodern Sexuality. rofl  

[Collowrath]

Sophist

Collowrath

The biggest issue for me when I'm learning Serbian is to de-complicate my pronunciation. I have a horrid accent that gets me mistaken for being Russian, lol.

Ha, last night I was watching a documentary on Brazilian Samba and there were a lot of interviewed people speaking Portuguese with subtitles. I tried to say some of the things they were saying and it sounded like I was trying to speak Spanish but my tongue had gone numb!

That's exactly how I'd describe it - my tongue and my mouth have gone numb. >.<

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I have no idea how close those languages are as I have no experience of them, but I can tell you that Portuguese is indeed very similar to Spanish in that some of the words are identical and the grammar is pretty much the same, too. I found myself understanding about 80% of what the interviewed people were saying without the subtitles. Italian though, probably not so much, maybe about 35%.

That's pretty much how I've heard it - it's easy for a Portuguese person to speak Spanish, somewhat less so the other way around, and an Italian might be able to get in on it but not respond. I've also heard that Romanians can pretty easily understand basic Italian, but the Slavic influence on Romanian can make it incomprehensible to other Romance speakers. biggrin  

[Bastemhet]

Collowrath

Sophist

grammar is pretty much the same, too. I found myself understanding about 80% of what the interviewed people were saying without the subtitles. Italian though, probably not so much, maybe about 35%.

That's pretty much how I've heard it - it's easy for a Portuguese person to speak Spanish,

eek

I guess I'll take your word for it. I did have a Portuguese person in one of my classes once, and when he stood up to deliver his project in front of the class, he was supposed to do it in Spanish, but his accent was so thick he might as well have been speaking Portuguese!  

[Fiddlers Green]

Gho the Girl

So, how's this for a halloween costume? A haunted painting of a victorian doll.

Nice.

I was compared to a badger today... I'm not sure how much it was meant as an insult and how much I feel it a compliment.  

[Collowrath]

Sophist

Collowrath

Sophist

grammar is pretty much the same, too. I found myself understanding about 80% of what the interviewed people were saying without the subtitles. Italian though, probably not so much, maybe about 35%.

That's pretty much how I've heard it - it's easy for a Portuguese person to speak Spanish,

eek

I guess I'll take your word for it. I did have a Portuguese person in one of my classes once, and when he stood up to deliver his project in front of the class, he was supposed to do it in Spanish, but his accent was so thick he might as well have been speaking Portuguese!

rofl, maybe he was. xd  

[maenad nuri]

Dear Doctor: Look at my freakin tests that you had me run. Notice, how everything falls into the normal range?

SUCK IT. I'm hyperactive because I HAVE ADHD, not because there's a problem with my thyroid. And I'll be nice enough not to gloat tomorrow.  

[Aino Ailill]

I'm watching SGU. ^^  

[Bastemhet]

Are there any mini-kitten items that sit at your feet that aren't also ridiculously expensive?  

[maenad nuri]

Aino Ailill

I'm watching SGU. ^^

I'm sorry.

/still mad SGA fan. Also, ew, shaky cam.  

[maenad nuri]

My mother has taken to importing small children since none of her children are reproducing. My mother is going to be that kind of grandmother.  

[Aino Ailill]

maenad nuri

Aino Ailill

I'm watching SGU. ^^

I'm sorry.

/still mad SGA fan. Also, ew, shaky cam.

SG1 is still the best. Well, pre-ori.

It looks like it has potential to be good. I didn't much like the jumping scenes, though.  

[CuAnnan]

maenad nuri

Aino Ailill

I'm watching SGU. ^^

I'm sorry.

/still mad SGA fan. Also, ew, shaky cam.

Wow.... I really liked SGU, a lot more than SGA (the vote's still out on SGV)