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03/26/19

Comma or not? Question or Period?
> Before[...] you asked if I was _____. Should there be a comma after 'before' or is the ellipsis okay? Also, should the sentence end with a period or a question mark?
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Grammar Japanese Puns

03/26/19

What is the meaning of putting あれ at the end of these statements?
I saw an ad for Indeed today that had a couple tag lines with an あれ at the end, and I don't understand their use: 求人募集【きゅうじんぼしゅう】にサーチあれ。 仕事【しごと】、バイトさがしにサーチあれ。 Normally I'd assume that あれ would... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

When do I need 的?
Why do I need 的 for 爸爸 but not for 爸 ? > me: So if I said "your father is....", it would be 你的爸是.... > me: Right? > friend: No 的 if you use 爸 > friend: we say 你爸是。。。 >... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

Does 多 always come after the measure word？
I've realized that I still don't fully understand the placement of "多“ a relatively common word. Can you never place 多 before a measure word? A friend recently corrected my "四多快美金“ into 四块多美金”... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

How to use "whether" in Chinese - do you need to say 如果？
I've always had a bit of difficulty with statements with the term "whether" in Chinese. In this sentence I would like to say "I asked him whether or not he had met Mark." - I translated this in my... more
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03/26/19

When to use "andare a" vs "andare al, allo, alla, ai, agli, alle" vs "andare in"?
I'm trying to understand the rules but I don't seem to find a proper pattern.The main problem is my Spanish and French conflict with Italian...Io voglio andare a USA?Io voglio andare ai USA?Io... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

present perfect with stative verbs?
你们好！ I've been trying to work out how to form an equivalent of the English present perfect with a stative verb. I'd like to say something along the lines of: "I have known her since we were both... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

该 - How do you know when to use it? Nothing to do with 应该?
In the sentence below, why do you need 该公司? Chinese is contextual, right? 公司 talked about previously is 苹果. Instead of 该公司, why not use 它? Or 这个公司? 也有一些分析师和投资者为苹果辩护，他们说，***该公司***... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/26/19

How do I say "Have you spoken to A about B yet?"?
Quick question, how would I say "Have you spoken with your parents about me staying at your house yet?" Could it simply be 我问一下，关于我在你们家住几天， 你跟你的家庭说了没 ？ or does 关于 sound too formal？
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03/26/19

Can native Italian speakers read The Divine Comedy?
I'm interested to know how hard it is for native Italian speakers to read The Divine Comedy in Dante's original language. The work was composed in the 14th century, so I imagine that there would be... more
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Grammar German

03/26/19

The German 'Kommen + Past Participle' Construction?
I encountered the usage of a German verb + past participle construction when in English one would have used verb + present participle. It is from the fairy tale 'The Frog King or Iron Henry' ('Der... more
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Grammar Italian Resources

03/25/19

Textbooks for CELI exams?
Is there any good textbook for:- grammar revision for the CELI exam (from level A1 to C2)- writing part (for text writing) preparation with tips etc. (exams CELI 4 and CELI 5)- general preparation... more
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Grammar Italian

03/25/19

When is it appropriate to move "sono" and other verbs to the end?
I've noticed in some Italian TV shows that, especially when the characters announce themselves, they don't say:**io sono [Title] [Name]**but rather**[Title] [Name] sono**I've seen this kind of... more
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Grammar Italian Verbs

03/25/19

Can "si passivante" be constructed with null subject in certain contexts?
Consider the following exchange in which si passivante appears:> A scuola, si leggono i libri?Surely a grammatical answer would be> Sì, si leggono i libri.If I wanted to not mention "i libri"... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/25/19

How do you say "to do" When asking a kid what he wants to do when he grows up?
The classic question (at least when speaking english) is to ask a child what he wants "to do" when he grows up. Now this "to do" is very vague - and, in a lot of instances, doesn't actually mean... more
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03/24/19

Using "and" twice in a list?
About using *and*, I've learned it is usually used in lists, between the last two items. For example: >I like movies, traveling *and* going out with friends. Please tell me if the use of... more
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Grammar

03/24/19

Grammar Averb and Adjective
I am learning grammar again. I'm kind of confused about adverbs and adjectives. If I don't see any action verb, I thought I put "You are absolute right." That's wrong, instead of "you are... more
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03/24/19

A trail of colons?
I find I often, when writing, want to string colons together. Here is a recent example: >These two moments would be likely candidates for retelling: they both connect the people of San Andrés... more
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03/24/19

The use of "ne" in a sentence?
I am confused by the use of object in the sentence.In the sentence> *Io me ne sono ricordato*What is the meaning of *me* or *ne*?
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Grammar Chinese

03/24/19

我最近没打过羽毛球 "I haven't played badminton recently" - is the 过 necessary in this sentence?
Just wondering if the 过 in this sentence can be omitted? Or does the sentence have a slightly different meaning if I remove it? Thanks in advance.
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Grammar Chinese

03/24/19

When to use "一下儿"?
I know the phrase "一下儿" can be appended to a verb to indicate the action takes short time or less effort, for example "看一下儿". However, some verbs cannot be appended by "一下儿", since the sentence... more
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Grammar Chinese

03/24/19

What is the grammatical analysis of 信得过?
信 = to believe. 得过 = ??? Is this construction a sentence, a phrase, a verbalphrase or maybe sth. different?
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Grammar Chinese

03/23/19

Use of 不太 and when is it necessary?
I suspect that 太 has a similar function in negatives as 很 does in negative sentences. Some Chinese speakers have corrected some of my negative sentences in include a 太. e.g.: 他不高兴 was corrected... more
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03/23/19

When can I omit the subject?
Can I omit the subject if it has been mentioned in a preceding sentence? For example, is the phrase inside the parentheses necessary in the below?: >> The sculpture A exhibits degradation... more
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Grammar German

03/23/19

Word order with modal verbs in complex tenses?
If in the present tense I can simply say, *Ich kann kommen* (no double infinitive), why can't I follow the same rule when I use the future tense, and say, *Ich werde können kommen*? Why do I have... more
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