Search from various angielski teachers...
Daniel
Math, maths, and physics
Why do Americans say "sports" and Brits say "sport", even though Americans say "math"and Brits say "maths"? And is "maths" plural, so "Maths are hard," or is it a collective noun like "physics"?
15 lut 2014 20:43
Odpowiedzi · 3
As fields of study, physics and math/maths have no plural forms. Of course, math is short for mathematics. There is another, little used meaning of physic (meaning medicine or to cure) that has a plural form or third-person singular form. I believe the word "sport" is straightforward in usage. "Football is a sport, but there are two major sports called football".
15 lutego 2014
Maybe I am confusing Brits with upper-class white Americans. I remember many people made fun of Mitt Romney when he was running for president, and he commented, "I like sport." He meant sports like polo and yachting. To most Americans, it sounded very snobbish.
15 lutego 2014
Actually, Brits also say 'sports'. I believe Australians sometimes use 'sport' as a familiar form of address, a bit like 'dude'.
15 lutego 2014
Nadal nie znalazłeś/łaś odpowiedzi?
Napisz swoje pytania i pozwól, aby rodzimi użytkownicy języka ci pomogli!
Daniel
Znajomość języków
chiński (mandaryński), angielski, francuski, niemiecki, hiszpański
Język do nauczenia się
chiński (mandaryński), hiszpański
Artykuły, które również mogą ci się spodobać

How to Answer “How Was Your Weekend?” Naturally in English
31 głosy poparcia · 13 Komentarze

Why Some Jokes Don’t Translate: Understanding Humor in English
11 głosy poparcia · 2 Komentarze

How to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses Professionally
10 głosy poparcia · 3 Komentarze
Więcej artykułów
