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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
 Posted - 10 May 2006 : 22:08:23
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Can I ask that when someone writes something in an Afrian language they translate it for non Africans like me.......... 
I often feel like I am missing the best jokes! 
I would be very thankful of this consideration.
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2006 : 22:52:54
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| Sorry. I am sometimes guilty of this. I will make sure it is translated. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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Jack
Belgium
384 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 10:33:46
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| Bac na, ñu endoo jamaa ! |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 13:19:17
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Originally posted by Jede
Bac na, ñu endoo jamaa !
This was Vlaams, I suppose. |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 13:58:04
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| You trying to wind me up Jede?! It's very easy this week, the mood I am in! |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 14:12:09
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| BEV, PLEASE DONT, you make me laugh. |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 14:53:01
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Gambiabev, amabu sewola, pur mansa Bob. Rastaman Chant - Babylon System.......might not be perfect!
regards, sab |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2006 : 19:01:53
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Originally posted by serenata
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Originally posted by Jede
Bac na, ñu endoo jamaa !
This was Vlaams, I suppose.
jamaa jamaa |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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MeMe
United Kingdom
541 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2006 : 16:05:06
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| From my knowledge of Vlaams that most definitely wasn't anything to do with that language ..... |
It is better to die standing than to live on your knees - Ernesto Guevara de la Serna |
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Jack
Belgium
384 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2006 : 22:45:06
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Nice to see you back Meme.
No this wasn't Vlaams (Flemish) but wolof.. at least I'll try to.
The only word similar in Wolof and Flemish is oto (car) if you pronounce it as it is written.
And Gambiabev, is it true I can wind you up with a few words of Wolof. Then my advice for you is going to the Gambia can be deadly because a lot of Gambians do speak Wolof, really. You will get to excited over there. Be carefull for a hart attack  |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2006 : 08:58:49
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Yeah Jede, it drives me crazy when my Gambian friends are on the phone and I cant understand a word!!!!
Also my Mandinka friend translates well for me, but sometimes he doesnt translate everything and I think I miss the best jokes!! |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
3091 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2006 : 09:00:53
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Jede you must teach me Wolof! The problem with it written is it isnt phonetic, so I could still say it completely wrong!! Wolof just looks SO foreign to me....
Mandinka is more phonetic, even looks a bit like Spanish or Italian....... bit 'easier' I thik, or hope? |
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jambo
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Posted - 15 May 2006 : 09:01:22
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| gambiabev, you will definately miss the point of the joke even with good translation. |
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