Re: ash nazg on my pinky because it's too small
From: | Danny Wier <dawier@...> |
Date: | Thursday, December 12, 2002, 22:23 |
> Emaelivpahr Danny Wier:
> >become a vulgarity. It is only used in expressions of contempt (the 2nd
> >plural is used normally), or in street language as a term of affection.
> >(Tech doesn't merely have swear words; it has swear grammar.)
>
> Since I'm still laying down the "normal" grammar and vocabulary for
> Asha'ille, I don't have any swear words yet. I really like the idea of
> "swear grammar" -- having certain grammatical structures considered
vulgar.
> Do you mind if I borrow it? :)
Oh no problem, go right ahead! I was just wondering what "swear grammar"
would be like. It seemed like the second person familar form(s) would be a
good candidate. An anti-honorific if you will.
Also, another question: in Spanish, the Latin cluster /kt/ became /tS/, for
example: OCTO > _ocho_ "eight" (Italian assimilates to _otto_). When two
consonants combine to form a completely different one, what is that called?
I might've asked this before....
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