Languages 2024, September

Japanese grammar is easier than Russian, German and even English. To fully understand oral speech, it is enough to memorize about three hundred popular constructions. Learn the basics of Japanese grammar in five minutes

In the article we will talk about the most common languages in the world, and also compile the TOP 5 of the most difficult languages to learn today

In this article, we will sort through the meaning of the word "genuine", its morphological characteristics, find out what nouns it combines with, study examples of sentences and try to make some of our own. Let's start from the beginning

What is Tête-à-tête? This is a program for Beeline subscribers, with which you can easily find new friends and communicate with any people. When registering, you only need to provide your name, year of birth and gender. And then you can look for your soul mate, new friends and start life from scratch

This article discusses the spelling of the dictionary word "quantity". Related words have also been found in other languages that can make spelling easier to remember. The method of visual memorization of the spelling of a word is given

How do you spell balloon or balloon? The article discusses how to remember the spelling of dictionary words, complex terms once and for all

There is only one conclusion: where people call each other "beloved" or "beloved", there is a place for close relationships (often lovingly intimate)

Consider a word that many people find difficult because it is rarely used. Usually resort to its more understandable synonyms. But we will not simplify. Our object of study is bravado. Consider the meaning of the noun, its synonyms and think about what is hidden behind boasting and what makes a person praise himself tirelessly

In schools, the main type of intermediate and final control is dictation. This type of test work is used in many subjects, as it has many modifications. The greatest difficulty is caused by control in the Russian language. In this regard, students and parents often have the question of how to write a dictation in Russian on "5"

Worry - what is it? This word is obsolete, but nevertheless it is often found in literary sources, therefore its interpretation is of interest to many. Close to it is the word "trouble". More about what it is - a hassle, will be discussed in the review

Phraseologisms make each language unique, beautiful, unlike others, even mysterious. For example, if a foreigner hears the phrase "language will bring you to Kyiv," he probably imagines a tongue-like mutant leading tourists to the capital of Ukraine. Although this phraseological unit with the word "language" is quite simple to explain - if you ask the way from oncoming travelers, you can find out the route to any destination

Thanks to advances, there are many different ways to travel in today's world. However, just over a century ago, a person did not have such a wide choice of means of transportation. On the other hand, at that time there were some types of transport that are difficult for a modern layman to imagine. For example, the meaning of the word "konka" today is unfamiliar to most city dwellers. But in the XIX century. this mode of transport was very popular. What is its peculiarity and why did it disappear?

German proverbs are very diverse. There really are just a huge number of them - it is possible that even more than in the Russian language. In general, German wisdom is of particular interest. Well, the topic is entertaining, so I would like to talk about it in detail

Probably every parent is familiar with the three lines at the bottom of a student's diary page: behavior, diligence, keeping a diary. With behavior and journaling, everything is more or less clear, but what is diligence? What does the class teacher mean by this word?

He takes out a stale nose pad from his pocket and blows his nose in a sort of trumpet-like tone that can be heard throughout the room. Does this suggestion sound stupid? Still would! There is a clear stylistic inaccuracy. And she just makes the expression so absurd that "plat", used as the name of a personal hygiene item, will make the author of the statement even more a laughing stock than that cold, slovenly and ill-bred subject

The Russian language is so vast and multifaceted that you can learn it all your life. It has many unique words that are not found in other languages. Some words become obsolete over time, some, on the contrary, appear. Many of them have several dissimilar meanings. For example, asking yourself what a mattress is, you can discover a lot of new things for yourself

The older generation still remembers those distant times when no one heard of Velcro, and shoes were not fastened, but tied with laces. If, for example, you were a fan of playing hockey in the winter, and football in the summer, then sooner or later the usual trouble happened - the tips broke off at the shoelaces. And from that moment on, putting on shoes was a real challenge. Sleight of hand was required to sharpen the string and thread it through the hole. And few people know what an aglet is

Can life be carefree or is it possible only in the song of the cartoon "The Lion King"? What is a carefree life like? Why is the motive of the song "Hakuna matata" so close to children? How to get into Hakuna Matata? Read the article to the end, and perhaps you will be able to touch this euphoria, and you will understand that it is always there

Almost everyone has heard of macaws, but the term has several meanings. Translated from Armenian into Russian, "ara" can be interpreted as "bro", "dude" or "buddy". It is also an ancient name and a small asteroid. The various meanings of the word "ara" will be discussed in this article

To make life easier and eliminate possible inconveniences, people have learned to come up with various inventions. Using physics, you can make the forces of nature work to your advantage. What is a gutter? According to the explanatory dictionaries of the Russian language, there are several options for answering this question

When reading classical literature, masterpieces of Russian classics, schoolchildren often come across unusual definitions. The original phrases and expressions sound familiar, lend themselves to superficial morphemic analysis, but at the same time look too strange for contemporaries. And I immediately want to ask: “land” - how is it? When the adverb is appropriate, with which verbs is it better to use? What can be achieved with it from the interlocutor? Answers in sight

Sometimes, getting into a stressful situation, a person, losing an intelligent upbringing, becomes more psychologically vulnerable, and he is not at all averse to using a strong word. So, in the topic of today's publication, we will consider what foul language is

The development of social networks and Internet space has led to the emergence of Web-specific slang. For example, users who are far from modern technologies are unlikely to understand what "check" means. This word is used when you need to check something, find out, clarify, find information on a question of interest to a person in a search engine

I would like to have as many pleasant things, joy and boundless happiness as possible in life. This article will focus on the pleasant noun "joy". The lexical meaning of this word will be explained. We will consolidate the information with the help of example sentences. We also give some synonyms

The noun "breg" is not familiar to everyone. Its interpretation remains a mystery. The article tells about the meaning of the noun "breg". It is determined in what speech situations this language unit can be used. Synonyms of this word are also given

Usually the subject is the performer of the action described by the predicate. However, sometimes we talk about some action performed on the subject. In this case, it ceases to be an active person and passively accepts the action

Knowledge of English is required by almost every sphere of the modern world. For those who speak the language at an intermediate level, sooner or later the question arises of using verbs in different tense forms. This object of study can cause difficulties and confusion. But in fact, it is only necessary to remember the main features of regular and irregular verbs. For example, forms of the irregular verb run are obligatory for memorization

Sometimes the unusual word clochard (clochard) slips in stories about Paris, but it is difficult to understand from the name what it means. This article explains the meaning of the word and considers the possible reasons for its origin

Some rooms in the house are not considered the main ones. For example, a closet. They do not receive guests in it, they do not sit at the dining table, simultaneously conducting small talk. No, this room is small and inconspicuous. But it also does its job. The article will discuss the interpretation of the noun "garden" and its synonyms

In any language, you can find words whose meaning is not clear, even when decomposing it into parts. Take, for example, the meaning of the word "conjure." Is it related to the noun "wedge"? And if connected, how does it change when the prefix "for" is attached?

Some words in Russian give a negative description. They include the adjective "unforgiving". It indicates that a person is not too lucky in life, he does not know where to put himself. The article presents the interpretation of the word "restless", its synonyms are indicated

The Russian language is great and mighty. But, apparently, there is no limit to perfection, since at certain periods of time it begins to replenish with words and expressions that other peoples share with us. For example, the famous expression shershe La femme, which means “look for a woman” in French, has taken root quite well in Russian open spaces. Or the word "maneuver", the meaning of which is no secret to anyone. However, few people know about its origin

This article presents the interpretation of the word "path". This noun is mentioned quite often in speech, so it is important to understand its meaning. Also, to consolidate knowledge, sentences with this noun were compiled. Examples of synonyms are given

What is a cron? It is not possible to answer this question unambiguously, since the word has many interpretations. It is used in chemistry, geography, and mythology. More details about what cron is will be discussed below

If you can't find synonyms for the word "interaction", this article will come in handy. It contains words with similar lexical meaning. They will help you replace the noun "interaction" in sentences. Used in texts of various styles

Everyone has come across such a word as "rotunda" in a conversation. The meaning of this term is associated with architecture, namely with a certain type of structure. At the same time, there are various types with their own differences. About the meaning of the word "rotunda" and its features in detail in the article

Recently, more and more interesting professions have appeared in the world, which no one heard of until the new millennium. Many of them have foreign and incomprehensible names. One of these professions is a creator (aka creator). She appeared in Russia relatively recently, but has already found herself in the top of prestigious and highly paid professions

Several centuries ago, watching a sailboat was commonplace among coastal residents. The more massive the ship, the more sails are needed for its fast and smooth running. The sailboat has a complex structure, and each mast on it has its own purpose. You can consider the structure of a sailing ship from its most advanced detail

What does the idiom "In full spirit" mean? In what situations is it used in speech? What can replace it? The article tells about the interpretation of the stable expression "In full spirit". Words that can replace this phraseologism are also indicated

Modern English is full of abbreviations. Abbreviations are found both in everyday friendly correspondence and in official journalism. In order to better navigate the world of abbreviations, it is useful to understand what acronyms are, how they are formed and how to use them correctly