[Lingo] Re: [tlug] Correct particle to use

["Josh Glover" <jmglov@example.com>]

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On 15/06/07, David J Iannucci <jlinux@example.com> wrote:

> > Well, we have mentioned that in this thread, but that may have
> > occurred on Lingo (you know, where this thread actually *belongs*). ;)
>
> I'm on lingo now.  Should further follow-ups be directed there, or have
> we reached a state of 仕方ない :-)

Further replies should be directed to Lingo, yes. I removed the TLUG
cross-post and CC'd in Steve. This is BCC'd to TLUG; a trick that only
the Listmaster can use. :)

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> > That is an interesting theory. Why would English (for example) have
> > this influence, specifically?
>
> Any time languages come into contact, they can affect each other, and
> cause change.

Sure. I meant, "Why would English have *this* influence?" i.e. why the
を化 (sorry) of が?

> Now, some speech groups are highly protective of their languages, and
> reject all outside influence, including loanwords.  But we know this is
> not true of the Japanese :-)

This is a little odd, given how proud the Japanese are of their languages.

And by "some speech groups", you mean the French; admit it! ;)

Damn you Godwin!

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Cheers,
Josh