95 Answered Questions for the topic Word Usage

Word Usage English Vocabulary Books

05/03/19

Is it right to call a chapter of a book an "appendix"?
In *Think Python, 2nd Edition* the author states at the beginning of *Chapter 21. Analysis of Algorithms*: **"This appendix is an edited excerpt from ink Complexity, by Allen B. Downey, also... more
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Word Usage Italian

05/02/19

Sull'uso di "a mano a mano", "man mano" e "mano a mano"?
So che le locuzioni "a mano a mano", "man mano" e "mano a mano" significano successivamente, progressivamente, a poco a poco. Mi chiedo però se queste si usano ugualmente o se invece... more
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04/27/19

Is "setup" an acceptable noun in formal writing?
I'm editing a draft of a scientific paper which repeatedly uses the word "setup" to refer to the, well, experimental setup. Example: > The dimensions of the setup are 250 mm ∗ 250 mm ∗ 50... more
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04/27/19

Can 깨다 and 부수다 be used interchangeably?
What is the difference between these words when used to mean "to break (something)"? Can they be used interchangeably?
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04/24/19

Is there a difference between 물결 and 파도?
I understand them both as `wave`, but I'm not sure if there's a difference in nuance.
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Word Usage Italian

04/23/19

Uso del vocabolo "pennarello"?
Per motivi professionali, ho dovuto leggere gli enunciati di alcuni problemi di matematica per bambini. In uno di questi enunciati ho letto la frase> Giulio ha nel suo astuccio 18 *pennarelli*... more
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Word Usage Vocabulary Korean

04/19/19

Can 저 be used for abstract things?
According to most simple explanations, the demonstrative 이 can be used to talk about real physical things close to the speaker, 그 for things nearer the listener, and 저 things far from both. But 이... more
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04/10/19

Difference 동일한 vs 똑같은?
I found today in a translation that `동일한` was used in a place where my personal Korean linguistic pattern would be to use `똑같은`. While I might surmise that one could generally use either, I am... more
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04/08/19

How to translate 눈빛은 elegantly?
`눈빛은` roughly translates to "the look of the eye"; partially, `눈빛` means look/glance (noun) It's used when saying "sharp eye glances", e.g. 그댈 보는 나의 눈빛은 Literally, it means "you looking my... more
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Word Usage Reading Idioms

04/02/19

My exam question?
I had an exam yesterday and this question was challenging for me>jack is not the kind of man____ work.>1. had avoided 1. avoiding 1. to avoid 1. avoids I answered 2 and someone said I was... more
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Word Usage Grammar Italian Pronouns

04/01/19

Is "a me mi" nowadays accepted a correct written language?
I remember when I was young that using "`a me mi`" was considered wrong.For example saying `a me mi piace giocare a calcio`.But I also remember that it was so largely used that it was made "legal"... more
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03/31/19

What do you call private and public boxes where letters are put?
According to Cambridge dictionary, in US, a `mailbox` is a box outside a person's house where letters are put, but in UK, it's a box in the street or other public place in which you can put letters... more
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Word Usage Italian Word Choice

03/30/19

Comperare vs Comprare?
Up to my knowledge both "comperare" and "comprare" mean to buy or to purchase. In which context should I use one or the other, are they always interchangeable?
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03/30/19

What is an appropriate translation for "Remove Follower"?
The translation I have been given for "Remove Follower" is "Follower remoto". This doesn't seem correct to me. This is the title on a button that removes or deletes a "Follower" (subscriber) from... more
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03/29/19

What is the difference between 도수 versus 빈도?
What is the difference between `도수`and `빈도`? In an example like this, > 제가 단어의 나타나는 도수로 공부하고 있었어요. , I learned that `빈도` was more appropriate but still don't have a clear understanding of the... more
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Word Usage Italian Word Meaning

03/29/19

Mi/ti/ecc. garba si usa spesso come sinonimo di "mi/ti/ecc. piace"?
Di recente mi sono imbattuto nella frase "[questa cosa] mi garba di più". Era la prima volta che vedevo il verbo "garbare"; sembra significare su per giù lo stesso che "piacere". Questo verbo si... more
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03/29/19

Which one is correct: "ti raccomando" vs "mi raccomando"?
I know that both `"ti raccomando"` and `"mi raccomando"` are used with the sense of `"I recommend you"`, but to me, coming from outside, the use of the "mi" form seems illogical and should be... more
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03/29/19

Modal Verbs and Changes in Meaning?
I found a useful chart in Kinder & Saviani's 'Using Italian' reference book. It outlined different uses of modal verbs (dovere, potere, and volere) in different tenses and their impact on... more
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Word Usage Italian Verbs Difference

03/28/19

In italiano, quando si usa il presente e quando il gerundio?
In English it is very common to use the present-conjugation of 'to be' plus the ing-gerund form of the verb to describe an action in progress.Ex: "I am talking to Tom".Would both of the following... more
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03/27/19

So in German - meanings and usages?
Does "so" have similar usage and meaning in English and German?> so ein schönes Lied!>> das tut uns [ja] so leid!> > so? Das wäre aber sonderbar>> du darfst nehmen, so viel wie... more
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03/27/19

Difference between responding to "danke" with "bitte" versus "gerne"?
I hear native German speakers respond to a *danke* with *bitte* as often as with *gerne*.Is there a semantic difference between the two of them? Or a usage rule behind the choice? Is one more... more
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Word Usage German Meaning Loanwords

03/27/19

Do Germans use "madame" often?
Do Germans use "madame" often to address non-married or a married woman? or do they use Frau more often? Confused why being called madame by Germans. I am not French.
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03/27/19

Preposition "a" or "al"?
I know all the rules about how to form the articulated prepositions in Italian, so I don't have to understand how to construct them, but rather I have a doubt on when to use the simple and when to... more
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Word Usage Vocabulary Korean

03/27/19

Why would a Korean refer to a doctor as 선생님?
I was talking yesterday to a Korean who had been to the doctor, and they proceeded to tell me what the '선생님' said. I double-checked and they confirmed they were referring to the doctor. Why would... more
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03/27/19

What is the difference between albergo and hotel?
Since I'm not a native Italian speaker, I don't exactly know what the difference between *hotel* and *albergo* is. Would you mind telling me the difference, please?
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