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I met a man named Ceniceros...
...which means "ashtrays" in my dictionary. I wouldn't expect that in a name.
Is there some other meaning of ceniceros that makes more sense as a name?
Señor Ceniceros told me that's what it means, also.It is his surname, or apellido.
Sometimes a name is shortened: A name like Fenstermacher (window maker) can become Fenster. It's easier to say, but makes less sense as a name.
Maybe his ancestors made ashtrays?
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Arabic words in Spanish
I learn that the "j" in Spanish is Arabic in origin. Does this mean that Spanish words that have a "j" in them, like ojala (Allah?) often come from Arabic? Reloj? Frijoles?
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Arabic words in Spanish
I learn that the "j" in Spanish is Arabic in origin. Does this mean that Spanish words that have a "j" in them, like ojala (Allah?) often come from Arabic? Reloj? Frijoles?
Sorry this is in the "English" section, but that's the only option I have at the moment. OK; I reposted in the Spanish section. I had to become an official Spanish learner first.
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don and doff
I discovered a neat thing.
The old words "don" and "doff" mean to put on and take off clothes. They are not used much anymore, but can be found in expressions, poetry, and old songs.
They arose in Middle English as contractions of "do on" and "do off."I guess this isn't a question, so I'll say, "Neat, huh?"@JoeRay - no, not concise or compendious, but slang for interesting or delightful
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What is the song in this film?
Could someone please tell me the name of the song being sung in this film? What is the song about?
http://rutube.ru/tracks/961744.html?v=d03849844197d94304f903acd9b067a0
Thanks very much!
The video is a few minutes long, and is evidently a patriotic film about the Russian / German war front made during the Second World War. It's very compelling, and well-edited. Thank you, Denis!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
On this day in the US, we reflect on the positive features of our lives, and express our appreciation for them, through gathering for a celebratory feast, gestures of friendship, or simple contemplation.
Thanks, italki folks, for lively and thought-provoking questions and answers, and for displaying the admirable pursuit of knowledge.
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Definition of Gutsarrendat.
What does Gutsarrendat. mean? It is abbreviated like this in an old document, and is a profession.
Thanks!Pretty sure the spelling is correct. It's in a list of professions, with the full phrase "Gutsarrendat. und Baumann". So the first word is abbreviated.
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