LL-L "Grammar" 2002.06.09 (02) [E]

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From: "luc.hellinckx at pandora.be" <luc.hellinckx at pandora.be>
Subject: "to make" vs. "to do"

Beste lieeglanners,

I have been thinking a lot recently about the usage of the verb "to do"
in English sentences such as for example :
"I do think you'll be surprised"
where "do" expresses a stronger sentiment than merely saying :
"I think you'll be surprised"
Here in Brabant I have never ever come across such a meaning for the
auxiliary verb "doen".
But at the same time I have been wondering why English people say :
"He makes me laugh"
where we would say
"A du ma lachen"
("to make" versus "to do")
Maybe the difference is even sharper when an order is given like :
"Make them dance"
where we would say
"Du ze dansn"
Which position does Northern Germany choose in this respect ?
Or is it rather the verb "to let" or "to bring" that is used in this
context ?

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