Non-English: Deutsch? (And Nederlands?)
Non-English: Deutsch? (And Nederlands?)
TPF has a small number of German speakers. Should there be, on the front page underneath Miscellany Corner, a new section called Non-English, initially featuring just Deutsch?
Of course, such a section would be worthwhile only if it was likely to contribute to an influx of more German speakers. Michael M., Axel P, and SimonSaysDrink: do you know any other port drinkers who would probably use and contribute to a German-language port bulletin board? Or would such a section be little more than a private PM-like area for you three?
Of course, other languages might later include, subject to demand, Português, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, Svenska, 日本語. But let’s start with German.
Of course, such a section would be worthwhile only if it was likely to contribute to an influx of more German speakers. Michael M., Axel P, and SimonSaysDrink: do you know any other port drinkers who would probably use and contribute to a German-language port bulletin board? Or would such a section be little more than a private PM-like area for you three?
Of course, other languages might later include, subject to demand, Português, Español, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, Svenska, 日本語. But let’s start with German.
Last edited by jdaw1 on 17:19 Wed 19 Mar 2008, edited 1 time in total.
Non-English: Nederlands
Actually, in sending invitations to the speakers of Deutsch and Nederlands, I’ve discovered that TPF has more Dutch-speakers than German. Dutchies: please consider yourselves asked the same question, with Nederlands replacing Deutsch.
Translation for non-German-readers:Axel P wrote:Ich würde sagen, dass dies nicht nötig ist, denn jeder Port-Trinker sollte auch in der Lage sein, die Rückenetiketten von Portweinflaschen zu lesen und die sind auch selten auf Deutsch.
"I would say that that is not necessary because every port drinker should be able to read the rear label of port bottles, and those are also rarely in German."
En ik denk ook niet dat de Nederlanders hier nu echt zitten te springen om een Nederlandstalig hoekje, of wel soms?
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Thank you for replies. Suggestion withdrawn.
Thank you for replies. Suggestion withdrawn.
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Re: Thank you for replies. Suggestion withdrawn.
Nice idea, nowt wrong with ideas, all are welcome.jdaw1 wrote:Thank you for replies. Suggestion withdrawn.
Port is basically a red drink
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That's Phlegmish and is best appreciated when asking for Gerberas from Govert van der Gow at Amsterdam flower market.Derek T. wrote:Is that the language once spoken by Spit the Dog?KillerB wrote:How about Flemish?RonnieRoots wrote:I will join an Arabian course soon. It would be good practice for me if we could have and Arabian corner.
Otherwise, I'm fine with English.
Port is basically a red drink
I hope he wears a mask.KillerB wrote:That's Phlegmish and is best appreciated when asking for Gerberas from Govert van der Gow at Amsterdam flower market.Derek T. wrote:Is that the language once spoken by Spit the Dog?KillerB wrote:How about Flemish?RonnieRoots wrote:I will join an Arabian course soon. It would be good practice for me if we could have and Arabian corner.
Otherwise, I'm fine with English.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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Lady Roots! Welcome back.
Lady Roots! Welcome back.