Maybe you’ve watched a few too many episodes of One Piece, Naruto or the more recently trendy My Hero Academia; or maybe you’ve finally discovered the ugly truth that subtitles and dubs often omit information in order to sound more natural, and now you’re curious to know what your favorite character is really saying. Regardless …
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Here, at Linguablog, we’ve explored various aspects of language. We’ve looked at how language intersects with culture. We’ve delved into how certain words originate and how they morph over time. And, we’ve talked about various grammatical rules that make English the beautiful, rich language it is today. However, one thing we haven’t talked about all …
English can be confusing. Thanks to the language’s many different origins, the vocabulary alone is enough to make anyone’s head spin. You have words that should rhyme but don’t, you have nouns that give you irregular plurals that seem arbitrary, and you have some words whose spelling will confound even the most practiced native speakers. …
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Anthony tweeted: “yo what the **** does “oof” mean I’m 40 years old I’m too old for memes” Speaking of which, one word that has found its way into today’s conversation is “oof.” So, dear Linguaholics, what is “oof” all about? Let’s find out! What is the meaning of “oof”? “Oof” is an exclamatory …
DUOLINGO is a true veteran in the language learning game…does it (still) live up to its initial hype, though? Let’s find out!