As native speakers, we all have assumptions about the particular speed of languages other than our own. And most of the time, our assumptions are correct. Empirically speaking, linguists measure the speed of languages by how many syllables are articulated per second or per minute. Of course, we don’t have data from all the languages of […]
It’s guaranteed that you have or will run into some of these Latin terms in anything including the lightest reading. That’s because they’re everywhere. In newspapers, textbooks, manuals, et cetera. They are used in, inter alia, academic writing, text messaging, and, quite extensively, law documents. So, they are, ipso facto, very important to know. Ergo, we thought it’s a
77 Common Latin Words and Phrases Used in English That You Should Know. Read More »
A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words. Words that rhyme with other words are very common in English and other languages. One of the most important words ever rhymes with “wife,” and that is the word “life. There are, however, some very select few words
You know..that little space, that dot-shaped thing, or that stuff you find when you pop the other stuff!! Or the whatchamacallit. We’ve all had moments when we couldn’t name a certain thing and we knew there should be a word for it. Well, you’re right, there is. Here is a list of words people don’t
Creative insults add flavor to our conversations, but nothing beats the charm of truly unique and bizarre insults. The best ones paint such strange and vivid images that even the recipient is left speechless. JustTheFlight.co.uk compiled an entertaining infographic showcasing some of the most unusual and weird insults from around the globe. Discover how to
20 of the Weirdest Insults From Around the World. Read More »
No one starts out perfect in language; it’s a skill we all stumble through. Sometimes we say one thing but mean something completely different. We mix up words, tack on extra endings, and convince ourselves it works. But does it? Many people struggle with phrases people use incorrectly, leading to confusion. Even though some expressions
30 Phrases Many People Don’t Know They’re Using Incorrectly. Read More »
Having opinions? That’s a great sign you’re mature, independent, and confident—or, as some might say, a real know-it-all. But what happens when that confidence gets so thick it’s practically bulletproof, blocking out any chance of self-reflection or, heaven forbid, a little self-criticism? Turns out, overflowing confidence is a double-edged sword, especially if there’s zero logic
21 Overconfident People Who Got Ridiculed For It Online. Read More »
While you can use some swear words without causing much of a fuss, the use of others can make you come off as offensive and downright rude. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, ranked all British English swear words from mild to strongest based on how offensive speakers perceived them. They interviewed more than 200 people across
English Swear Words Ranked In Order Of Offensiveness. Read More »
They say French is a romantic and divine language, the language of love and charm, and that’s true. What’s also true is that French is a funny internet troll. Unfortunately for French, being beautiful comes with strings attached. We at The Language Nerds haunt languages and expose their most ridiculous sides. Let’s celebrate some mdr French moments and have
Great books are never bound by the languages they are written in. They travel through languages, spaces, and cultures, and that’s what makes a great book. To celebrate World Book Day, The Translation Company shed light on 50 of the world’s most translated books. Better yet, they put that into an infographic. We brought it here to you
These Are The World’s Most Translated Books, Excluding The Bible. Read More »
