#language

#language

"You could probably spend the next few hours compiling a list of words that could be counted on to slot legibly into a sentence that begins, 'If you closed your eyes and...'."},{

The symbol dates back to Roman times - its first known use is on a papyrus from 45CE. The French for 'and' is taken from the Latin - et.

A brief guide to talking like a teen: In each of the last five years, Germany's 'Youth Word of the Year' has been a loan word from English.

KP, with his distinctive, trembling, nasally wine of a voice, also has a keen understanding of how to manipulate language in a way that makes his music a stimulating experience.

Saying 'yeah, nah' and 'nah, yeah.' This subtle language wizardry is second nature to Aussies: 'Yeah, nah' = no. 'Nah, yeah' = yes.

Pas le pingouin qui glisse le plus loin translates to 'not the penguin who slides the furthest', implying someone is not very bright, gently mocking their intelligence.

"Gigil" refers to "a feeling we get when we see someone or something cute," according to the OED.

often, his thoughts are concerned with admin with death cleaning and the worry of not having his affairs in order. But there's also the niggle of a life not fully lived.

Kanzi, the bonobo who learned to communicate using symbols, died at 44, having significantly advanced our understanding of ape cognition and language origins.

Susie Dent expressed her joy in creating a word that encapsulates the profound happiness felt when receiving flowers, emphasizing its universal appeal and significance.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou's use of 'conclave' to describe pension reform meetings has prompted debate over its appropriateness in a secular context.

I believe deeply in words, in their ability to represent thought, define truth, and create beauty. I'm equally aware that words are constantly used for the opposite purposes.

If you're brushing off a small mistake, declining help politely, or just going with the flow, pascht scho is a phrase that will make you sound like a local.

'AA Roadwatch is the ultimate source of random Irish place names, known for its quirky location names and commuter intelligence, essential for understanding our culture.'