Monday, January 24, 2011

Word of the Day II

Pets!

Today, I was walking to uni and saw someone walking their dog. For some reason, this made me intesnsely want a dog, but of course, I can't have one at a flat. Alas. But that did make me think of today's words:


Japanese Word of the Day is:  犬 (いぬ)
                                                      Inu                                                

English Word of the Day is:    Enamoured


Inu is the Japanese word for dog. Like in english, it a blanket term for dogs in general, and doesn't really refer to any specific type of dog. It can also be used as a prefix to mean something is a spy or a sneak or something like that. Interesting!

Again, you know what a dog is. But, enamoured is a word that means to love. It has more *ahem* amourous connotations because it is of french origin. It is a french word that has been beaten into english by adding copious amounts of english prefix and just a bit of British spelling. Hence, instead of saying saying, I love you, you might say, I am enamoured with you. Which just sounds less honest, doesn't it? Thats the major difference between french and anglo-saxon words, where love is anglo-saxon in origin and enamoured is french in origin. It makes you think. All I know is that I want a dog!
 
Inu in a sentence:  今日は女の人が犬で歩くことが見た。
                           Today I saw a woman walking her dog.
Well, thats about it for me today. Tell me in the comment section what your favourite animal is!
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15 comments:

  1. Ante BabajaJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    my favourite animal is seal :)

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  2. JordanJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    my favorite animal is.............PANDA BEAR

    your friend,
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  3. BdgorshJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Dogs are ok, but I always preferred cats ^^

    btw thanks for the daily Japanese sentence. I try to learn the language and it is nice practice for me.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Yeah, I am more of a cat person too - don't mind dogs though.
    I agree on the word enamoured. On its own, I think it sounds stronger than love but it a sentence it does not have as much of an impact.

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  5. xchodaxJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Thank you! This is a great idea for a blog. I was thinking of taking up a new language and your blog can definitely help me get started!


    following and supporting

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  6. killermuffinJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Yeah, i'm more of a cat person too, but don't get my wrong, dogs touch my heart haha.
    What's cutest than the worlds cutest cat?
    Any dog xD haha

    killermuffinfest.blogspot.com

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  7. ChristianJanuary 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I'm going to start using enamoured and watch the confusion on their faces.

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  8. temptationJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great. I have an Inu! Maybe you have already seen it on my blog!

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  9. and then there was METALJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    inu, is a good word, i like it, it makes me smile

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  10. forkfantasyJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    This is always so random, lol. I love how you connect the words. As for my favourite animal: CATS!!

    forkfantasy.blogspot.com

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  11. TheSCIINewbJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Cats and dogs are the best!

    http://wtbmoarpylons.blogspot.com

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  12. Con QuesoJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    "Gou" is dog in mandarin, fun stuff.

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  13. thegoldenchildJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    u r juan crazyjuan. just playin

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  14. ZachJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wish I could have a dog in my dorm! :(
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    ducks2nucks.blogspot.com

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  15. Das Auto!January 25, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    i want a dog too, but my landlord won't allow me because of my hardwood floor... pity

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