在中国，为了表示对长辈的尊重，是不可以直呼其名的，有时候连同音字都要避免使用。阿九的儿媳是个非常聪明且孝顺的人，为了表示对阿九的尊重，她从来不说“九”，甚至连“jiu”的同音字也不说。这一天，来了两位老人，他们要考验阿九的儿媳是否真的可以不说“jiu”这个音……

Learning Chinese culture with Miss Zhang

汉字小故事-同音词-《阿九的故事》

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Transcription:
https://turkishpodcast.com/2022/08/19/en-iyi-ev-egzersizleri/

Turkish Podcast

En İyi Ev Egzersizleri

Heute sprechen wir über das Wochenende. Viel Spaß!;)

Wortschatz:
unternehmen – to do, undertake
die ganze Woche über – throughout the week
für uns selbst – for ourselves
eine Pause machen – to take a break
sich entspannen – to relax
am Computer – on the computer
verbringen – to spend (time)
sich mit Freunden treffen – to meet up with friends
zu windig – too windy
gemeinsam kochen – to cook together
etwas Leckeres – something delicious
das Wandern – hiking
unter der Woche – during the week, on weekdays
deshalb – therefore, that’s why
frische Luft atmen – to breathe fresh air
eine neue Folge meines Lieblingspodcasts – a new episode of my favorite podcast
über alles Mögliche – about all sorts of things
kurze Ausflüge machen– to take short trips
in der Nähe meiner Stadt – near my city
neue Städte erkunden – to explore new cities
Geschäfte sind geschlossen – shops are closed
gefallen, gefällt, hat gefallen – to like, likes, liked (used for things that are pleasing)
Zeit mit sich selbst verbringen – to spend time with oneself
die kommende Woche – the upcoming week



Schnurgerade Deutsch

Das Wochenende

PCR  (Polymerase chain reaction) TEST: 核酸检测 【hé suān jiǎn cè】
ART (Antigen rapid test) TEST: 抗原检测【kàng yuán jiǎn cè】
Do a PCR test 做核酸检测
Do an ART test 做抗原检测
Where to do PCR test in Shanghai? 在上海可以去哪里做核酸检测？
I’ll do ART test by myself at home. 我会在家里自己做抗原检测。

Positive 阳性
Negative 阴性 

I tested positive.我的检测结果是阳性。wǒ de jiǎn cè jié guǒ shì yáng xìng。

I tested negative: 我的检测结果是阴性。wǒ de jiǎn cè jié guǒ shì yīn xìng

I had a fever and it lasted for three days, I did the ART test at home and the result is positive.
我连续发烧了3天，我在家里做了抗原检测，结果是阳性。
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6.新冠检测Useful expressions of COVID test 

こんにちは、あかりです。今日(きょう)はスウェーデンの建築(けんちく)ついて話(はな)します。

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Episode #68 - Swedish geography and architecture


These various expressions for affirmation encompass a wide range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, a simple "yes" or "yeah" suffices, and a touch of informality may be added with "sure" or "absolutely." When assurance is absolute, phrases like "without a doubt, yes" and "most definitely" leave no room for ambiguity. In informal settings, a resounding agreement might be expressed with "you bet" or "hell yeah," and a casual "totally" or "yup" carries a similar sentiment. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may entail phrases like "I wholeheartedly agree" or "indeed," while "I concur" and "affirmative" maintain a level of professionalism. Politeness sweetens the agreement in expressions such as "I'd be happy to" and "that sounds wonderful," demonstrating eagerness to comply. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the affirmation, as seen in expressions like "in a New York minute" or "is the Pope Catholic?" In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their agreement with endearing phrases like "absolutely, my dear" or "most assuredly," maintaining a level of warmth. For royalty, an affirmation is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "by all means, Your Majesty" or "it would be my honor, Your Highness," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.

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How To Say 'YES' in Various English Registers

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SWE 158 Learn from Michael Phelps

British people often send cards for Christmas.

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