#. this is so funny to me. you will never guess what hlas is in russian. | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

kutyozh · 5 months

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the word "hlad": *exists*

me: what on earth could this mean

dictionary: it means "hunger"

me: ohh right, czech doesnt have "g" (-> h) and also remember liquid metathesis haha so it makes sense that Proto Slavic *goldъ evolved into Russian голод gólod and Czech hlad! :D

2 hours later

the word "hlas": *exists*

me: what on earth could this m-

#. SCREAMING #. once i memorise all the sound laws it's gonna be so over for you guys #. (addressing the slavic languages)#. this is so funny to me. you will never guess what hlas is in russian.#. it's голос gólos. that's right. from proto slavic golsъ #. and with this i wish you a good night <3 #učím se česky #langblr #lingblr #proto slavic #czech #russian #slavic languages #l #r.txt

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