One of the most difficult words to translate... - Krystian Aparta
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As simple as it seems, it’s often impossible to accurately translate the word "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it’s being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be difficult, citing examples from many different languages.
In some languages, the person you are talking to may find it shocking or rude if you use the wrong “you” to refer to them. Why do you think people may get upset if you use a pronoun that is too formal or too informal?
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- Educator Krystian Aparta
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Director Avi Ofer
- Animator Avi Ofer
- Illustrator Avi Ofer
- Composer Stephen LaRosa
- Narrator Addison Anderson
