Thread: надеюсь?

Originally Posted by Barmaley

Originally Posted by basurero

I reckon multitran sucks. You type in a simple word and you get a million words which usually don't fit or are ridiculous and never heard in modern English.

Is the word "reckon" typically used by Kiwis? For some reason, I always identified it as being used by American southerners...

Yes it is very, very common.

Originally Posted by kalinka_vinnie

heck, if you are going to list India, you might as well list the whole Europe. Hindi is the offical language of India. And don't come and tell me you can go to Pakistan and expect so speak English!

You seem to forgotten that India was part of the British Commonwealth. The sun never set on the official language of the British Empire that is why there are so many countries today who have large English speaking populations living in them. But the point is that there are more countries that speak English than the average uneducated American knows about, so to say that the word "reckon" is a Southerner expression is just so typical of the self centered American outlook on the world. An outlook that mistakenly assumes that Americans "own" the English language.

Edit: Oh, I almost forgot, Pakistan (which was part of British India btw) lists English as an official language there. ....So how about them apples .......you big viking!

Originally Posted by Barmaley

but don't dump an irrelevant list of countries and tell me that's definitive proof that "reckon" is used there.

I only dumped it there as definate proof that you don't do not know the broad scope of your own language!

Originally Posted by DDT

But the point is that there are more countries that speak English than the average uneducated American knows about, so to say that the word "reckon" is a Southerner expression is just so typical of the self centered American outlook on the world. An outlook that mistakenly assumes that Americans "own" the English language.

Wow. What an incredibly pompous bit of stereotyping. Maybe you should address your own hang-ups before posting here. What the hell is wrong with asking whether or not a word has a regional basis for use or not? Why did you turn this into some stupid, baseless political rant? I NEVER said the US "owns" English. I NEVER implied that it "owns" English. I NEVER trumpeted the quality of the American education, American greatness, or the inadequacy of New Zealand's English. All of the trash-talking YOU did. And for that, you are just a straight up jackass.

I only dumped it there as definate proof that you don't do not know the broad scope of your own language!

Where did I ever say that English was confined to handful of countries? I never debated whether or not English was used in Liberia or India. What I asked was a very simple, very valid question, with no offense intended or political undertones. Sadly, you turned this into a cheap American-bashing session.

Originally Posted by Barmaley

Sadly, you turned this into a cheap American-bashing session.

Ah!.....Then I have accomplished my mission!

For the record, England owns English

Originally Posted by TATY

For the record, England owns English

Crap. I was wondering what that cease-and-desist letter from Tony Blair was all about.

Originally Posted by TATY

For the record, England owns English

In that case, I own Russian.

Originally Posted by basurero

Originally Posted by TATY

For the record, England owns English

In that case, I own Russian.

Все ваши язык суть нас...

Originally Posted by basurero

Originally Posted by TATY

For the record, England owns English

In that case, I own Russian.

Since you're a Kiwi, the only thing you own is probably a nice selection of thongs and .........maybe a cat.

LOL, do you mean g-strings or sandals? В действительности, I hardly ever hear people call sandals "thongs." "Flip-flops" is a way better word.

Originally Posted by basurero

LOL, do you mean g-strings or sandals? В действительности, I hardly ever hear people call sandals "thongs." "Flip-flops" is a way better word.

Then you must still be in Kiwisville......we call 'em thongs in the mainland, Australia. I thought you Kiwi types called them "Jandles" anyway.

Originally Posted by DDT

Originally Posted by basurero

LOL, do you mean g-strings or sandals? В действительности, I hardly ever hear people call sandals "thongs." "Flip-flops" is a way better word.

Then you must still be in Kiwisville......we call 'em thongs in Australia. I thought you Kiwi types called them "Jandles" anyway.

Oh yeah, JANDLES, I forgot about that word.. Man, why are we so lame down in the юг, why can't we just speak proper BRITTISH ENGLISH?

Speaking of which, South African English is even more screwed up. I mean, how can you call traffic lights "robots?" I just can't get over this one