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Re: Word-wars in Arabic traditions,
Oedipus and Timon of Athens and elsewhere
Oedipus and Timon of Athens and elsewhere
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>>>>>>>Russophones are invited to comment on whether the usual 'vopros¹ (if I
remember correctly) carries any helpful (or distracting) resonances.
In Russian we have two separate, not-to-be-confused twin words: neutral "vopros" for a general "question" and dreaded "dopros" for "questioning/interrogation".
Victor Fet
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remember correctly) carries any helpful (or distracting) resonances.
In Russian we have two separate, not-to-be-confused twin words: neutral "vopros" for a general "question" and dreaded "dopros" for "questioning/interrogation".
Victor Fet
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