• orclev@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    At least German is consistent, unlike English where every so-called “rule” nearly has more exceptions than places it applies. As a native speaker I’m always amazed that anyone manages to learn our train wreck of a language.

    • sugar_in_your_tea
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      Same. We should all collectively abandon ship and just learn Esperanto or something.