Thread: Looking for language exchange

Originally Posted by Helenej

When I said that a word in a particular context sounds bookish to me I meant that it is not typical of colloquial speech, but rather of literature style. Maybe I should just say, "It sounds like in the literature"? But it's not compact. We say, "Выражение относится к литературному стилю."

Oh! I'm sorry, I misunderstood what you were saying, Helene. Maybe in that case you can just say, "It sounds literary".

Originally Posted by kgcole

Oh! I'm sorry, I misunderstood what you were saying, Helene. Maybe in that case you can just say, "It sounds literary".

Perhaps the word "formal" also conveys this meaning.

Originally Posted by Helenej

Perhaps the word "formal" also conveys this meaning.

I think you're right. "Formal" is pretty close to what you're trying to say.

Hey Helene, I was waiting for a response from you in English. I didn't know if you were waiting on me or not...lol

Originally Posted by kgcole

Hey Helene, I was waiting for a response from you in English. I didn't know if you were waiting on me or not...lol

Oh, really? Excuse me, I didn't think it was of any interest to you. I thought it was mere practice. Ok, I'll redeem my mistake in a short while.