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Your history really sucks too Pogo .German grammar follows Latin grammar which follows Greek grammar.It's funny how British English is all fokked up just like their teeth.
The don't follow the Latin rules of subject/verb agreement very well if hardly ever.
Their spelling is more French than the rest of the English Speaking World.
And their pronunciation is more Irish than English.
Good to know.
Not relevant to the O/P's topic however.
Just good to know.
Why would a Germanic language be following Latin rules then, hm?
And why would a Germanic language that's been layered over with French from the Norman daze never show the effects thereof ----- such as pluralizing with -s rather than the old -en --- e.g. y'alls rather than y'allen?
Hm?
I'm sure this is over your head at this point.
The Catholic Church probably had the most to do with formulating German grammar during the Holy Roman Empire period, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire.
What is your next impertinent question ?!
Same as posted above, focus-challenged one. Why would a Germanic language be following Latin structures? No, German grammar does not "follow Latin grammar" at all. I see your experience with German is right up there with that of Oregon.
TWO Yankee scum bags then ... thank you for 'fessing up.I'll nominate xotoxi then, since nobody is supposed to nominate themselves in a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.I will throw my proverbial hat into the ring. In addition to my discerning perception, impeccable good taste, and extensive vocabulary, I am quite adept at spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Excellent use of the Oxford comma.
And I will withdraw my own volunteering and move to strike Pogo the Yankee pogue and Meathead the Czech scumbag as well from the record.
The Czech's do have a damn good gun industry however, second to none.
I own one of their CZ 97B 45ACP's and take with me everywhere I go -- even sleep with it.
Meathead is actually from the same place I am. He just took the trouble to learn (an)other language(s), as I did.
And before either of us did that, we took the trouble to learn English. Start there.
Your history really sucks too Pogo .German grammar follows Latin grammar which follows Greek grammar.It's funny how British English is all fokked up just like their teeth.
The don't follow the Latin rules of subject/verb agreement very well if hardly ever.
Their spelling is more French than the rest of the English Speaking World.
And their pronunciation is more Irish than English.
Good to know.
Not relevant to the O/P's topic however.
Just good to know.
Why would a Germanic language be following Latin rules then, hm?
And why would a Germanic language that's been layered over with French from the Norman daze never show the effects thereof ----- such as pluralizing with -s rather than the old -en --- e.g. y'alls rather than y'allen?
Hm?
I'm sure this is over your head at this point.
The Catholic Church probably had the most to do with formulating German grammar during the Holy Roman Empire period, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire.
What is your next impertinent question ?!
Same as posted above, focus-challenged one. Why would a Germanic language be following Latin structures? No, German grammar does not "follow Latin grammar" at all. I see your experience with German is right up there with that of Oregon.
You are digging yourself into a deeper hole with every breath Pogo .
Note to Comrade Johnson -- you better not trust this Yankee azzhole.
A Yankee for us is what you Comrade Johnson would probably call a Lithuanian.
Who's English is the best here?
I don't care about your dirty diapers Pogo .TWO Yankee scum bags then ... thank you for 'fessing up.I'll nominate xotoxi then, since nobody is supposed to nominate themselves in a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.I will throw my proverbial hat into the ring. In addition to my discerning perception, impeccable good taste, and extensive vocabulary, I am quite adept at spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Excellent use of the Oxford comma.
And I will withdraw my own volunteering and move to strike Pogo the Yankee pogue and Meathead the Czech scumbag as well from the record.
The Czech's do have a damn good gun industry however, second to none.
I own one of their CZ 97B 45ACP's and take with me everywhere I go -- even sleep with it.
Meathead is actually from the same place I am. He just took the trouble to learn (an)other language(s), as I did.
And before either of us did that, we took the trouble to learn English. Start there.
I don't know what his life experience is outside the mid-Atlantic but mine started, at the latest, at the age of seven months on the first of hundreds of ventures to Mississippi. That particular one to pay last respects to my dying grandfather. At the time the President of the United States was Harry Truman. So ---- that long.
I'll nominate xotoxi then, since nobody is supposed to nominate themselves in a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.
The key word being "presumably" !!!Who's English is the best here?
That's a very difficult question to answer, for so much of the discussion on USMB depends as much upon (1) one's awareness of the topic one opts to discuss, (2) the clarity and coherence of one's thinking about the topic, (3) one's willingness to fully express one's thoughts, and (4) one's command of English in expressing one's ideas. One's command of English can appear inept as a result of gaps and flaws related to the former three factors. In light of all four factors, though it's possible to discern when a writer has specific lapses in their command of standard English grammar, syntax and usage, it's not nearly as easy to reliably gauge whose English is the best.
More importantly, however, what is the point of determining/discussing whose English is best? There is no competition for that "title." The person who "owns" that superlative won't care because they already know their English is excellent. The people who have subpar English skills won't care because they likely aren't soliciting lessons, and were they, the conventions of "perfect" English composition and usage are there for the taking on myriad Internet sites.
Thus, even if we were to arrive at a consensus on who among us does have the best English, then what? What is there to do with that knowledge/agreement? Indeed, I'm amazed this thread topic has garnered some 125+ posts that are presumably on-topic.
I don't care about your dirty diapers Pogo .TWO Yankee scum bags then ... thank you for 'fessing up.I'll nominate xotoxi then, since nobody is supposed to nominate themselves in a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.Excellent use of the Oxford comma.
And I will withdraw my own volunteering and move to strike Pogo the Yankee pogue and Meathead the Czech scumbag as well from the record.
The Czech's do have a damn good gun industry however, second to none.
I own one of their CZ 97B 45ACP's and take with me everywhere I go -- even sleep with it.
Meathead is actually from the same place I am. He just took the trouble to learn (an)other language(s), as I did.
And before either of us did that, we took the trouble to learn English. Start there.
I don't know what his life experience is outside the mid-Atlantic but mine started, at the latest, at the age of seven months on the first of hundreds of ventures to Mississippi. That particular one to pay last respects to my dying grandfather. At the time the President of the United States was Harry Truman. So ---- that long.
You have already proved by yourself that you don't know jack apple sh!t about American English, grammar, syntax, history, Latin, Greek, French, math, or Philosophy.
I have therefore un-nominated your self nomination of yourself for Comrade Johnson 's purposes.
Xelor is giving you a hard run for your money though.I'll second that nomination, since this is not a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.
Potty mouth! Potty mouth!I don't care about your dirty diapers Pogo .TWO Yankee scum bags then ... thank you for 'fessing up.I'll nominate xotoxi then, since nobody is supposed to nominate themselves in a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.
And I will withdraw my own volunteering and move to strike Pogo the Yankee pogue and Meathead the Czech scumbag as well from the record.
The Czech's do have a damn good gun industry however, second to none.
I own one of their CZ 97B 45ACP's and take with me everywhere I go -- even sleep with it.
Meathead is actually from the same place I am. He just took the trouble to learn (an)other language(s), as I did.
And before either of us did that, we took the trouble to learn English. Start there.
I don't know what his life experience is outside the mid-Atlantic but mine started, at the latest, at the age of seven months on the first of hundreds of ventures to Mississippi. That particular one to pay last respects to my dying grandfather. At the time the President of the United States was Harry Truman. So ---- that long.
You have already proved by yourself that you don't know jack apple sh!t about American English, grammar, syntax, history, Latin, Greek, French, math, or Philosophy.
I have therefore un-nominated your self nomination of yourself for Comrade Johnson 's purposes.
I don't give a flying fuck what you purport to "un-nominate". You can't even handle a simple apostrophe.
Simplicity is not an easy task for the overly educated tribe.Who's English is the best here?
That's a very difficult question to answer, for so much of the discussion on USMB depends as much upon (1) one's awareness of the topic one opts to discuss, (2) the clarity and coherence of one's thinking about the topic, (3) one's willingness to fully express one's thoughts, and (4) one's command of English in expressing one's ideas. One's command of English can appear inept as a result of gaps and flaws related to the former three factors. In light of all four factors, though it's possible to discern when a writer has specific lapses in their command of standard English grammar, syntax and usage, it's not nearly as easy to reliably gauge whose English is the best.
More importantly, however, what is the point of determining/discussing whose English is best? There is no competition for that "title." The person who "owns" that superlative won't care because they already know their English is excellent. The people who have subpar English skills won't care because they likely aren't soliciting lessons, and were they, the conventions of "perfect" English composition and usage are there for the taking on myriad Internet sites.
Thus, even if we were to arrive at a consensus on who among us does have the best English, then what? What is there to do with that knowledge/agreement? Indeed, I'm amazed this thread topic has garnered some 125+ posts that are presumably on-topic.
What? English has second-person plural personal pronouns: you, your and yours.Y'all thus fills in the gap created by the absence of a separate second-person plural pronoun in standard modern English.
I am going to switch over to WV white trash English now so that you understand me better this time Pogo :Your history really sucks too Pogo .German grammar follows Latin grammar which follows Greek grammar.It's funny how British English is all fokked up just like their teeth.
The don't follow the Latin rules of subject/verb agreement very well if hardly ever.
Their spelling is more French than the rest of the English Speaking World.
And their pronunciation is more Irish than English.
Good to know.
Not relevant to the O/P's topic however.
Just good to know.
Why would a Germanic language be following Latin rules then, hm?
And why would a Germanic language that's been layered over with French from the Norman daze never show the effects thereof ----- such as pluralizing with -s rather than the old -en --- e.g. y'alls rather than y'allen?
Hm?
I'm sure this is over your head at this point.
The Catholic Church probably had the most to do with formulating German grammar during the Holy Roman Empire period, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire.
What is your next impertinent question ?!
Same as posted above, focus-challenged one. Why would a Germanic language be following Latin structures? No, German grammar does not "follow Latin grammar" at all. I see your experience with German is right up there with that of Oregon.
You are digging yourself into a deeper hole with every breath Pogo .
Note to Comrade Johnson -- you better not trust this Yankee azzhole.
A Yankee for us is what you Comrade Johnson would probably call a Lithuanian.
So you can't answer. Quelle surprise.
Interesting language, Lithuanian. Supposedly it has preserved our parent Indo-European particularly well. I had a Lithuanian girlfriend; she would proudly note that Lithuania was the last culture to fall to Christianist takeover.
Simplicity is not an easy task for the overly educated tribe.Who's English is the best here?
That's a very difficult question to answer, for so much of the discussion on USMB depends as much upon (1) one's awareness of the topic one opts to discuss, (2) the clarity and coherence of one's thinking about the topic, (3) one's willingness to fully express one's thoughts, and (4) one's command of English in expressing one's ideas. One's command of English can appear inept as a result of gaps and flaws related to the former three factors. In light of all four factors, though it's possible to discern when a writer has specific lapses in their command of standard English grammar, syntax and usage, it's not nearly as easy to reliably gauge whose English is the best.
More importantly, however, what is the point of determining/discussing whose English is best? There is no competition for that "title." The person who "owns" that superlative won't care because they already know their English is excellent. The people who have subpar English skills won't care because they likely aren't soliciting lessons, and were they, the conventions of "perfect" English composition and usage are there for the taking on myriad Internet sites.
Thus, even if we were to arrive at a consensus on who among us does have the best English, then what? What is there to do with that knowledge/agreement? Indeed, I'm amazed this thread topic has garnered some 125+ posts that are presumably on-topic.
overly educated
Their should be an ouch button for that post.I am going to switch over to WV white trash English now so that you understand me better this time Pogo :Your history really sucks too Pogo .German grammar follows Latin grammar which follows Greek grammar.Why would a Germanic language be following Latin rules then, hm?
And why would a Germanic language that's been layered over with French from the Norman daze never show the effects thereof ----- such as pluralizing with -s rather than the old -en --- e.g. y'alls rather than y'allen?
Hm?
I'm sure this is over your head at this point.
The Catholic Church probably had the most to do with formulating German grammar during the Holy Roman Empire period, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire.
What is your next impertinent question ?!
Same as posted above, focus-challenged one. Why would a Germanic language be following Latin structures? No, German grammar does not "follow Latin grammar" at all. I see your experience with German is right up there with that of Oregon.
You are digging yourself into a deeper hole with every breath Pogo .
Note to Comrade Johnson -- you better not trust this Yankee azzhole.
A Yankee for us is what you Comrade Johnson would probably call a Lithuanian.
So you can't answer. Quelle surprise.
Interesting language, Lithuanian. Supposedly it has preserved our parent Indo-European particularly well. I had a Lithuanian girlfriend; she would proudly note that Lithuania was the last culture to fall to Christianist takeover.
You don't read too good do ya' boy?
I already answered your question about how Latin influenced German.
It was due to the Catholic Popes.
Go back and read it again and this time wipe the dog sh!t out of your eyes first.
This truth which you have spoken/typed is most often noticed with excessive comma's.Simplicity is not an easy task for the overly educated tribe.
You can be our French expert though !!Not me !
I could have said the excessively instead of overly but the later count took up less space to keep the diatribe down.Simplicity is not an easy task for the overly educated tribe.Who's English is the best here?
That's a very difficult question to answer, for so much of the discussion on USMB depends as much upon (1) one's awareness of the topic one opts to discuss, (2) the clarity and coherence of one's thinking about the topic, (3) one's willingness to fully express one's thoughts, and (4) one's command of English in expressing one's ideas. One's command of English can appear inept as a result of gaps and flaws related to the former three factors. In light of all four factors, though it's possible to discern when a writer has specific lapses in their command of standard English grammar, syntax and usage, it's not nearly as easy to reliably gauge whose English is the best.
More importantly, however, what is the point of determining/discussing whose English is best? There is no competition for that "title." The person who "owns" that superlative won't care because they already know their English is excellent. The people who have subpar English skills won't care because they likely aren't soliciting lessons, and were they, the conventions of "perfect" English composition and usage are there for the taking on myriad Internet sites.
Thus, even if we were to arrive at a consensus on who among us does have the best English, then what? What is there to do with that knowledge/agreement? Indeed, I'm amazed this thread topic has garnered some 125+ posts that are presumably on-topic.overly educated
Now there's a fine example of an oxymoron.
Xelor is giving you a hard run for your money though.I'll second that nomination, since this is not a pure parliamentarian Robert's Rules Of Order process.
He too follows the Oxford comma.
