LL-L "Language varieties" 2008.11.22 (06) [E]
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From: Mark Dreyer <mrdreyer at lantic.net>
Subject: LL-L "Language varieties" 2008.11.22 (03) [E]
Hi Ben:
Subject: [LL-L] my first look at Afrikaans
You wrote:
Recently I came upon a Teach Yourself Afrikaans program. I was amazed as the
differences more than I was the similarities with what I know as Dutch. The
more centralized phonology and the lack of inflection reminded me of the
Scandinavian languages more than the West Germanic relatives. My question
then is this: How did Afrikaans become so much more analytical than even
Dutch or English? Did the Thanksgiving guests include Mister and Misses
Khoisan?
Mark:
This is a fascinating subject. I've spoken out on this subject a couple of
times, so I'll lurk from here on in. I'd like to see the responses, but I'd
prefer to see substance.
Yrs,
Mark
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