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Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of languages. If you’re keen on learning some cool-sounding, strange, funny, silly, and downright outrageously hard to pronounce words, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the weirdest words in the world! Did You Know…
Although there were numerous Ottoman Empire languages, only one reigned supreme. As the official language of government and the court of the Empire, the written language of Ottoman Turkish ruled over the rest of the languages in contemporary use across the empire. While minorities in…
The fascinating array of languages used in J.R.R Tolkien’s novels, including The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, took the world by storm when they were brought to life on the silver screen and in print. But did Tolkien really create entire languages for his…
If you’ve ever heard them having a conversation, you’ll know all too well that Australians have their own unique language. In essence, it’s an English dialect, but without brushing up on Aussie English, you might feel a little lost in translation if you’re heading down…
Our world is becoming more and more globalized by the day, and as a result, many of us are being introduced to a variety of some of the most spoken languages in the world. With a plethora of countries, cultures, and ethnicities that all have…
In any scientific field, it’s always super important to use the correct terms when referring to specific things. And the same goes for the science of linguistics. The only problem is that some linguistic terms get a bit muddled by the public. That’s why we’ve…
Did you know that there are more than 150 different languages spoken in Finland? That’s a lot of lingos to get used to, but luckily, not all of them are official languages! Finland’s two official languages are Finnish and Swedish, but there’s also an impressive…
‘Dif-tor heh smusma’. If you’re a fan of Star Trek then you’d be familiar with this very popular Vulcan phrase. Translated in English to mean ‘Live long and prosper’, this popular phrase is well known to be spoken by Mr Spock and has been around…
Are you interested in learning German but need a little break from the traditional language lessons? Here’s a roundup of German words you may not see in an average lesson but are widely used. In fact, many people casually use these words in English conversations…
Lush, green rolling landscapes, Gaelic accents, and St. Patrick’s Day are what most people associate with the country of Ireland. But what many aren’t aware of is the fact that Irish, Ireland’s official language, is on the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger….
Just like a fingerprint, no two people’s way of talking is the same. Yes, we’re all grouped into our own native languages, but the way we talk goes above and beyond just our geographic location and native tongue. There are so many social factors that…
Our Day Translations blog was on the move again and this time we landed in the Caribbean. Today we’ll be exploring the language and culture of this wonderful gem within the Caribbean, Jamaica. Home to the flag bearing black green and gold, Jamaica is the…
