These subtle differences in the use of our most common verbs must have a profound effect on our perspective or understanding of the world between cultures. — Benj96
In English we use a lot of definitive phrases; perhaps more than any other language. — Benj96
In other languages the addition of “to be” and “to do” is less exaggerated as maybe they believe to “do” is a form of “to be” and perhaps vice versa, therefore doesn’t have to be reiterated. Instead of “I am going” it’s more equivalent to “I going” or “I currently go” — Benj96
These subtle differences in the use of our most common verbs must have a profound effect on our perspective or understanding of the world between cultures. — Benj96
I think you need to argue for this or cite the research. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is very controversial. — jamalrob
I personally do research on humor, cross-linguistically. Now there's carrying water in a basket! — Kermode
In other languages the addition of “to be” and “to do” is less exaggerated as maybe they believe to “do” is a form of “to be” and perhaps vice versa, therefore doesn’t have to be reiterated. Instead of “I am going” it’s more equivalent to “I going” or “I currently go” — Benj96
Also in other languages we express these same sentiments with the possessive verb “to have” or the action verb “To do”.
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