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Frownland

05-27-2018 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1955366)

Yeah but also used by Germans of course, so it's the same I guess as saying "si" is Mexican not Spanish. Shrug.

Mexican is Spanish and Dutch is a different (although related) language from German. Terrible analogy 2/10

Trollheart

05-27-2018 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1955368)

Mexican is Spanish and Dutch is a different (although related) language from German. Terrible analogy 2/10

Both use Ja as a way of saying yes. I don't see the difference. You're just splitting hares.

grindy

05-27-2018 09:38 AM

Ja.

Frownland

05-27-2018 09:38 AM

I'm aware that they're cognates, it's just a dumb analogy.

The Batlord

05-27-2018 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1955369)

Both use Ja as a way of saying yes. I don't see the difference. You're just splitting hares.

Mexican vs. Spanish = Irish vs. English

Trollheart

05-27-2018 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1955371)

I'm aware that they're cognates, it's just a dumb analogy.

You're a dumb analogy.

Chula Vista

05-27-2018 12:09 PM

I just think it sounds and reads pretentious as hell. I'm going to start using "well, yessiree" which is so much more down to earth.

https://media.giphy.com/media/LXd7eSWJx8556/giphy.gif

Well, yessiree Colonel Angus.

The Batlord

05-27-2018 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1955398)

Da.

Frownland

05-27-2018 12:16 PM

Imagine getting upset about the form of yes that someone uses.

The Batlord

05-27-2018 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1955401)