Questions tagged 'Language'
289 questions
What is the difference between beshert and bashert?
What is the difference between "beshert" and "bashert"? While both terms convey the same meaning, I am curious about the reasons for the two different spellings. Is one derived from Yiddish and the o...
Oct 31, 2024
What does Godo Vageele mean in english?
I recently came across the song "Quickie" by Miguel, and I absolutely love it! However, I need some help understanding the phrase "Godo Vageele." I'm fairly certain it's not Spanish, as Miguel mention...
What does “probably not” mean vis a straight “No”?
What does “probably not” mean compared to a straightforward “no”? Is there a hidden meaning that I might be missing, or is it simply a more polite way of saying no?
“tops the cake” or “takes the cake”?
Is it correct to say something "tops the cake" or "takes the cake" when you want to express that something is the most significant or noteworthy? For example, I have seen many things, but this really...
How do you say Banana in Japanese?
Could you please tell me how to say "banana" in Japanese? My friend is interested in using the nickname "banana," and I promised her I would find out what it is in Japanese. Thank you!
What does bonafide rarity mean?
Someone referred to me as a "bonafide rarity," and I'm unsure how to respond. What does this phrase mean, and how should I interpret it in the context of our conversation?
Which one of the following phrases contains vivid words that create imagery?
Which of the following phrases contains vivid words that evoke strong imagery? a. cotton-like clouds b. traveled far c. sang a solo d. twenty soldiers
Oct 29, 2024
what does “it’s eating me up” mean?
What does the phrase "it's eating me up" mean? Can you provide some context or examples of how it is used in conversation?
Super : sub ::A.extra : exlB.ab : frangoC.jungo : cernoD.per : sequor
Super is to sub as A. extra is to exl B. ab is to frango C. jung is to cerno D. per is to sequor. Please identify the correct analogy.
What does “incipit liber primus” mean?
I am unsure about the language of the phrase "incipit liber primus." Could it possibly be Latin? I would appreciate any clarification on its meaning and origin. Thank you!