[Lexicog] Sprachgefuhl

[Chaz Mortensen]

Fritz,

I doubt there is an equivalent term for “Ballgefühl” in English. One  
could say, "He has a feel for the ball" but that is not natural in  
sports talk or anywhere else. You might say "he's one in a million"  
or "exceptional" or "the all-time best player" or "the best in history."

Other expressions like "he has a knack for the game" or "he is a  
natural" are not limited to exceptional players.

-Chaz

On Feb 22, 2009, at 1:50 PM, Fritz Goerling wrote:

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> Scott,
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> I wonder how you define “Sprachgefühl.” That would help me to  
> answer your question.
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> I also wonder why certain words are borrowed from other languages.  
> English has not
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> borrowed  which exceptional players of games have where a ball  
> plays a role
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> (Diego Maradona, Tiger Woods, Rafael Nadal). How would one say  
> “Ballgefühl” in English?
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> Fritz Goerling
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> Is this the wrong list to ask whether, in your opinion or research,
> Sprachgefuhl varies most by class, region, or level of education?
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> Scott Catledge
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