The subreddit r/MapPorn has an amusing mapZero fucks given in different languagesthat translates into English allegedly canonical national sayings expressing utter lack of interest. The first thing that comes to mind is the oddity of the name; as Orri says in the comments: I’ve never heard ...
Non-Jews’ use of Jewish language represent diverse orientations toward Jews: from respect to romance, from humor to hatred. Those who are “Jew-adjacent” – friends, spouses, co-workers, etc. – tend to use Jewish English in respectful ways. Politicians speaking to Jewish groups use Hebrew...
Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Uh-oh, it’s the glottal stop December 30, 2024 Q: There seems to be a proliferating ...
A generation from now, we will look back on this time and remember our shared language–a shared language that citizen sociolinguists have made visible and viable. During the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have all been learning new words and phrases, and while we haven’t been able to sha...