10-17-2009, 11:53 PM
(10-17-2009, 09:52 PM)Elektrisk Wrote: I think English should have an official word for "you" (pl.). I personally say "y'all", but some grammar freaks would claim that this is "improper".
I also think English should have a word for "you" (personally), or that "one" should be more prominent. Compare:
'You are always doing that'. - personal
"You [One] cannot speak poorly of Kim Jong-il in North Korea." - general usage
Another thing, in Swedish, we have two words for his/her/its blahblah. Compare:
Hon sa att hennes son levde fortfarande. - She said that her son was still alive. (another woman's son)
Hon sa att sin son levde fortfarande. - She said that her son was still alive. (her own son; the mother of which we are speaking)
I think too much.
D'y'all have any more to contribute?
You're completely correct, and for those of us who choose to take the corrective ways when it comes to grammar and everyday language, this would probably help enhance the English language.
Believe it or not, it's said that the English language is one of the (if not the) hardest languages to learn (foreigner or not). I think that adding more words would complicate things for others trying to learn English.
I do like where you're coming from, though. I hope this thread stays alive - perhaps we can update it regularly.
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