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They're basically the same right? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by MycelialMass@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.ml

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[–] itsralC@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Father and mother are probably the two worst examples. Mother is "mamá" in Spanish, and "mama" in Japanese, not because they're related, but because babies make that sound a lot.

That said, I agree with you completely. It's just that that specific example bugged me.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Mama is different than mater and pater both being very similar in several IE languages.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I used to type up long explanations but I don't do it anymore. Either the person is not going to be uninterested and/or unconvinced, or they'll read up more on it on their own