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Kinship words
In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words. The first, from Apache, is "sitike" which refers to a non-related group (usually inlaws) that come to the aid of a person in crisis, the second from Sioux is "wistelkiya" which refers to sexual bashfulness between female and male relatives. I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English.
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[nq:1]In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words. The first, from Apache, is ... I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English.
- [nq:1]In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words.
- The first, from Apache, is ...
- I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English.
- Thanks[/nq] When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***".
- I'm not sure if this was the best man at my grandparents wedding or a godparent.
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[nq:1]In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words. The first, from Apache, is ... I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English. Thanks[/nq]
When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***"
When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***"
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[nq:1]When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in ... learned what being a "***" meant exactly or what it meant to have one. Maybe a Slavicist can help here.[/nq]
This word designates relationship between parents and godparents.
This word designates relationship between parents and godparents.
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â??laughing heirsâ?, relatives that receive property from a decedent that they hardly have any contact with, or don't even know at all.
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[nq:1]In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words. The first, from Apache, is ... I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English. Thanks[/nq]
I spent 6 months in Italy last year, and learnt a tiny bit of Italian. I was really surprised that in such a family-oriented culture the wor
I spent 6 months in Italy last year, and learnt a tiny bit of Italian. I was really surprised that in such a family-oriented culture the wor
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[nq:1]When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***".[/nq]
Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'? I'm trying to think of the similar Macedonian word, but I've got German 'Kumpel' stuck in my head.
Rob Bannister
Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'? I'm trying to think of the similar Macedonian word, but I've got German 'Kumpel' stuck in my head.
Rob Bannister
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[nq:2]When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***".[/nq]
[nq:1]Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'?[/nq]
It does mean this too in colloquial speech. But I am sure Joseph's grandmother did not mean that.
[nq:1]Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'?[/nq]
It does mean this too in colloquial speech. But I am sure Joseph's grandmother did not mean that.
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[nq:1]In reading a book about native American languages, I came across two lovely kinship words. The first, from Apache, is ... relatives. I was wondering if anybody knows some interestiong kinship words in various languages that do not exist in English.[/nq]
I've posted this one before, and I'm still unsure about the transliteration (Rey?), but here 'tis: "Makhatonim" ("kh" like the "ch" in "
I've posted this one before, and I'm still unsure about the transliteration (Rey?), but here 'tis: "Makhatonim" ("kh" like the "ch" in "
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[nq:2]In reading a book about native American languages, I came ... in various languages that do not exist in English. Thanks[/nq]
[nq:1]Also, I know you asked to exclude English from the discussion, but I thought some of our kinship terms and ... for some of these in other languages. Others I not so sure about. Any thoughts? Joe Murphy Boy Linguist[/nq]
Recently I saw a Czech film "Z^elar
[nq:1]Also, I know you asked to exclude English from the discussion, but I thought some of our kinship terms and ... for some of these in other languages. Others I not so sure about. Any thoughts? Joe Murphy Boy Linguist[/nq]
Recently I saw a Czech film "Z^elar
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[nq:2]When I was a kid, I remember my Croatian grandmother telling my mother about someone in Chicago (we lived in Indianapolis) who was her "***".[/nq]
[nq:1]Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'? I'm trying to think of the similar Macedonian word, but I've got German 'Kumpel' stuck in my head.[/nq]
Might it be related to best man/bridesmaid?
I think there is a similar Greek
[nq:1]Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'? I'm trying to think of the similar Macedonian word, but I've got German 'Kumpel' stuck in my head.[/nq]
Might it be related to best man/bridesmaid?
I think there is a similar Greek
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[nq:2]Are you sure it doesn't just mean 'mate/friend'? I'm trying ... word, but I've got German 'Kumpel' stuck in my head.[/nq]
[nq:1]Might it be related to best man/bridesmaid?[/nq]
No. I don't think the bestman or bestmaid get invested with a high status family relationship to warrant a name other than something like comrade, helper, second.
In Catholic Croatia each child would have
[nq:1]Might it be related to best man/bridesmaid?[/nq]
No. I don't think the bestman or bestmaid get invested with a high status family relationship to warrant a name other than something like comrade, helper, second.
In Catholic Croatia each child would have
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