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Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0 |
The name of our planet is "Earth". Why is it such a common practice to affix "the" in front of its name? Grammatical gender... Most languages use it, the English language lacks it... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . |
Darth Dogbytes™ Send message Joined: 30 Jul 03 Posts: 7512 Credit: 2,021,148 RAC: 0 |
How many angels can dance of the head of a pin...? Just wondering, this thread makes about as much sense... Account frozen... |
Al Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 5832 Credit: 401,935 RAC: 0 |
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Darth Dogbytes™ Send message Joined: 30 Jul 03 Posts: 7512 Credit: 2,021,148 RAC: 0 |
Hello Erthicans. It's Terrans, you fool... Account frozen... |
Al Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 5832 Credit: 401,935 RAC: 0 |
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Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
It could be to demean Earth. Given most humans tendency towards Earthnocentrism, puplemnknavel's assertion makes more sense than this "demean the Earth" idea. Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
thorin belvrog Send message Joined: 29 Sep 06 Posts: 6418 Credit: 8,893 RAC: 0 |
I think there is even a Difference between "Earth" and "The Earth" and "the earth" :-D I understand it as follows:
The Earth as making Earth special, like when using "The Garbo" instead of just (Greta) Garbo in media the earth as noun, (British for soil)
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Pawly Send message Joined: 13 Jan 07 Posts: 2694 Credit: 1,049,945 RAC: 0 |
Hello Erthicans. Just read through here and the whole time I was thinking "Terra". lol DONATE TO SETI |
Scary Capitalist Send message Joined: 21 May 01 Posts: 7404 Credit: 97,085 RAC: 0 |
I've got a shovel and am not afraid to use it. Next person to post in here will be buried 6 feet under the 'earth' or 'the earth' on 'The Earth'. Hell, forget it. Celestial dirt nap is the punishment. Founder of BOINC team Objectivists. Oh the humanity! Rational people crunching data! I did NOT authorize this belly writing! |
Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0 |
I've got a shovel and am not afraid to use it. Next person to post in here will be buried 6 feet under the 'earth' or 'the earth' on 'The Earth'. Hell, forget it. Celestial dirt nap is the punishment. Huh? ;) Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
Some refer to me as "The Sarge," to place me above all the other Slim Shady Imitatin' Sarges. Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
Pawly Send message Joined: 13 Jan 07 Posts: 2694 Credit: 1,049,945 RAC: 0 |
I've got a shovel and am not afraid to use it. Next person to post in here will be buried 6 feet under the 'earth' or 'the earth' on 'The Earth'. Hell, forget it. Celestial dirt nap is the punishment. Yer cruisin' for a bruisin' Labbie. Hate ta see ya go. That would be Terra-ble. DONATE TO SETI |
Sarge Send message Joined: 25 Aug 99 Posts: 12273 Credit: 8,569,109 RAC: 79 |
I've got a shovel and am not afraid to use it. Next person to post in here will be buried 6 feet under the 'earth' or 'the earth' on 'The Earth'. Hell, forget it. Celestial dirt nap is the punishment. Pawly's RAC is referred to as "The 17." Capitalize on this good fortune, one word can bring you round ... changes. |
Pawly Send message Joined: 13 Jan 07 Posts: 2694 Credit: 1,049,945 RAC: 0 |
I've got a shovel and am not afraid to use it. Next person to post in here will be buried 6 feet under the 'earth' or 'the earth' on 'The Earth'. Hell, forget it. Celestial dirt nap is the punishment. LOL ouch! Yeah I've been throwing everthing at QMC for Canada's POTM. Guess I should bump that back up , eh? DONATE TO SETI |
cRunchy Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 3555 Credit: 1,920,030 RAC: 3 |
Some refer to me as "The Sarge," to place me above all the other Slim Shady Imitatin' Sarges. Erm. Actually No. Some of us refer to you as "THE 'Thing' From The Cafe." Giggles.. Ooops.. :o)~ (Me runs for cover..) |
Dirk Villarreal Wittich Send message Joined: 25 Apr 00 Posts: 2098 Credit: 434,834 RAC: 0 |
The name of our planet is "Earth". Why is it such a common practice to affix "the" in front of its name? For me the best explanation about this issue comes from Jeffrey´s: it is almost all because of grammatical gender. English lacks of it but not of the article "The" which we (English speaking world) use for everything. In Spanish you have to determine at first the gender and the amount of the object you are talking of. Russian grammar works different: they have no article, they just use six different declinations in order to establish differences and make the sentence/meaning suitable. And last but not least, in Spanish you can say/shout out loud: "Tierra" when you discover/find a new continent or land. Anyway it is a matter of Grammar and not a political conflict. People should learn and feel comfortable with their mother language before attempting criticism. Cultural and historical background should be considered as well. Remember: Do not mess with Texas! |
AriZonaMoon* Send message Joined: 26 Apr 06 Posts: 5556 Credit: 1,541,289 RAC: 0 |
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John Clark Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0 |
Jord eller " jorden "? Det er saken tilværelse anmodet. I assume the translator makes sense for the native speaker. Internet auto-translators are usually pretty poor at the best of times. It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues |
MeltWreckage Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 293 Credit: 15,951 RAC: 0 |
Ehhhrm... english grammar... hehe. I dont think I shall say a word.. ;-) I am not actually a english grammar expert. lol. .. but you guys can try the Norwegian grammar. ;-p hello arizona moon! haha yes, good idea -- we can start calling it "Earth-the" ! I like the sound of that... practicing conversation: "hello, I'm from Earththe ..." yeah - I could get used to that edit: I just thought of something - we'd be doomed! people would start calling it "The Earththe" ... this I'm certain of! that would have worked if you hadn't stopped me |
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