Few interesting thoughts on language.
Tzeltal has 25 different words for “carry”.
Malay has “membawa”, “membimbit”, “menjunjung”, “memikul”, “menjinjing”, “mengandar”, “mendukung”, “menatang”, “menghayun”, “mengheret”, “mengusung” “mengpimpin”, ….
What else lah? Can anybody think of other terms used…?
What is hope in God?
The Valiente’s word for it is translated as “resting the mind in God”. This is a good description of what hope really is.
What is “worry”?
The Navajos use “My mind is killing me” for the word “worry”.
How do you worship God?
The Cuicatec (Mexican Indian) word for “worship” means “to wag the tail before God”. The Cuicatec Indians have recognized that the attitude of worship is similar to that of a dog before his master.
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Interesting stuff!
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