Weird German!

Der Mucke*uck (*=F)
Der Spargeltarzan

– what the …? who comes up with words like that?

Originally Posted by Der Alte

Let's face it - English is a crazy language.

The bandage was wound around the wound.

The farm was used to produce produce.

The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

After a number of injections my jaw got number.

And there is no egg in eggplant or ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.

Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.

I can understand your predicament, Opa...

English can be a rather "terrfying" language to learn. But I would say that nowadays English would the language of commerce, air and naval traffic communication, etc... Would need a BIG asylum to intern all of us, Opa...

Like I said, not a language you can master quickly...like this poor chap below:
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I have a friend who teaches English to international students. He once told me that English is an easy language to learn but a difficult language to master.

When you have words such as cleave having two meanings that are in fact opposite each other, it just confuses the issue.
Cleave: To split with or as if with a sharp instrument.
and also: To adhere, cling, or stick fast.

Originally Posted by KevinTheCynic

I have a friend who teaches English to international students. He once told me that English is an easy language to learn but a difficult language to master.

When you have words such as cleave having two meanings that are in fact opposite each other, it just confuses the issue.
Cleave: To split with or as if with a sharp instrument.
and also: To adhere, cling, or stick fast.

At first, I thought I saw the word cleavage..... sorry

Originally Posted by viper2007

At first, I thought I saw the word cleavage..... sorry

Well I believe the word cleavage is derived from cleave so you're not too far wrong

Originally Posted by KevinTheCynic

Well I believe the word cleavage is derived from cleave so you're not too far wrong

Ahhh, thank you for your tolerance.

What happens if one was an NCO and is now an officer...? Lost and found at the same time perhaps?

Originally Posted by brinktk

What happens if one was an NCO and is now an officer...? Lost and found at the same time perhaps?

The process of transformation from simple life forms to more complex life forms.

The theory of evolution - simply!

Originally Posted by 42RM

The process of transformation from simple life forms to more complex life forms.

The theory of evolution - simply!

I KNEW IT! It is all suddenly so clear! You sir, are a genious!

Originally Posted by brinktk

I KNEW IT! It is all suddenly so clear! You sir, are a genious!

Cannot disagree with that!