In Danish, If You're Acting Improper Or If You're Being Mean We Say "hvordan Kan Du Være Det Bekendt?"

in an age where machine translation is getting better and better I BEG you to keep learning languages and keep your brain sharp and keep an open mind. learning a language is so much more than memorizing a bunch of words, it opens up ways of seeing the world you hadn't considered before that are inherent to the way things are phrased in another language. it gives you a new lens through which you'll view life. it will make your life fuller, more well-rounded, more fulfilling. please learn languages other than your own.

Every single person studying a language when they recognize the most basic word of the language in a text or a video

Learning a new language really does make you aware of how many fucking words there are. Waaaaaay too many things in this world that need their own special little word. Grow up.

People might wonder why I love etymology so much and the reason is simple — our everyday language is full of poetry. The English word "clue"? It comes from a Middle English word for "a ball of yarn", "clewe", which is a reference to the myth about Theseus and the Labyrinth. The Czech word "potkat" — "to meet"? The "tkat" part actually comes from "tkát" — to weave. To meet someone is literally to get interwoven with someone in Czech. How am I supposed to not love this?

Can I once again suggest the app Polygloss for language practice?

You watch with other users to describe and guess pictures and it theoretically supports all languages as long as there are active users. Especially if you're a minority language learner or speaker, spread the word to get fellow learners or community members signed up!

more uncommon topics for vocab lists in your target language:

astronomy

mythology

folklore

obsolete professions

specialized medicine

linguistics

history and artifacts

botany

art styles and periods

oceanography

cryptozoology

esoteric hobbies

etymology

logical fallacies

Reblogs were turned off but I wanted to be able to find this again

me: why are you destroying earth!!!

aliens: because theres people who think that english is the only language they need to speak

me: thats fair i understand

strangely common misconception that words have basically the same meanings in every langauge and that translation is just a matter of identifying which exact word in the target language corresponds to the word in the original language

Halito! Chahtawordoftheday sia!

(Hi! I am Chahtawordoftheday!)

Each new generation is responsible for proliferating their stories. I created this blog because, as a Native, this is hard to do alone. Want to brush up on Chahta anumpa (The Choctaw language) with me? Then this is the blog for you! Look forward to daily vocab, reposted lessons of the day from The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's website, and a spotlight on Native art/resources.

Speaking of which, here are my favorite Chahta language learning resources:

Here is an online dictionary-makes it easy to check for words/definitions every day! (I know I do)

The Choctaw Dictionary - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Here is another site I find myself on often-if you are a IPA nerd like I am then you will love this phonic! (and even if you are not, it can still help your understanding of Choctaw words when written vs spoken)

Choctaw Pronunciation Guide, Alphabet and Phonology

Here is the home language page on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's site-Look here for common phrases, the lesson of the day, and for who to contact in order to request translations!

Language - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

This page on the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's website offers multiple options for language-including virtual, in person, and self-directed! I personally recommend self-directed, especially if you are family with Canvas, registration for this course is the easiest and quickest!

Choctaw Language Classes - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Here is The University of Oklahoma's Choctaw Language Course Catalogue

CHOC-Choctaw < University of Oklahoma

Here is the r/Choctaw Reddit page-an eclectic and lovely place to reach out to your community as well as look for information

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

If there are any resources you like me to highlight, please let me know! Feel free to tag me in simple posts you'd like translations too, like a picture of a cat (katos) or a snake (sinti), request subjects for the word of the day, and to otherwise dm me! I can't wait to go on this journey with you!

Chi pisa la chike, yakoke! (goodbye and thank you!)