LL-L "Language learning" 2002.11.20 (07) [D/E]

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From: Gustaaf van Moorsel <gvanmoor at cv3.cv.nrao.edu>
Subject: LL-L "Language learning" 2002.11.20 (06) [E]

Ruud Harmsen wrote to Ron:

> > I will get back to you about a subtle vocabulary
> > issue though, one that is so subtle I find it difficult myself, as a
> > native speaker.

Nu heb je me nieuwsgierig gemaakt ...

> Bij voorbaat bedankt, Ruud.  Subtle is good, but -- uh-oh! -- it's not one
> of those embarrassing boo-boos, is it?  Like giving my Dutch messages
> unintended sexual twists, which has happened twice (that I'm aware of),
and
> people told me about it very politely, almost compassionately, in private.

Nu heb je iedereen nieuwsgierig gemaakt ...  Vertel op!

Gustaaf

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