How did "th" become "d"? In other words, where did "dis" and "dat" come from?
Why particularly a "d"? That's a peculiar choice of letter, isn't it?
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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
Around 900 years ago two Germanic tribes - the Angles and the Saxons - occupied England. They spoke Old German, which used the 'd' (as does modern German). After the French invaded (the Norman Conquest), German and French co-existed for a long time... eventually merging into English, with 'd' mutating into 'th' (that's why the 'th' sound is unique to English).
It's quite amusing that those using 'd' instead of 'th' aren't being fashionable - they're being old-fashioned
It's quite amusing that those using 'd' instead of 'th' aren't being fashionable - they're being old-fashioned
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newjaninev2 · 56-60, F
@KebleBollyJocksford Keep in mind, I'm addressing sounds, not spelling.
Further, we'd need to drift off into discussion of voiced vs unvoiced dental fricactives - let's not.
My point, addressing your question, is that the use of 'd' instead of 'th' isn't an innovation - it's a reversion.
Further, we'd need to drift off into discussion of voiced vs unvoiced dental fricactives - let's not.
My point, addressing your question, is that the use of 'd' instead of 'th' isn't an innovation - it's a reversion.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
Because I'm northern, my accent can not help but pronounce things like that
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Quizzical · 46-50, M
@KebleBollyJocksford I'm no expert tbh.. I was just sat here practicing the sounds and seeing the way my mouth formed them, lol
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RubySoo · 56-60, F
@KebleBollyJocksford no way!!! I try to teach them!! 8 year olds.....
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RubySoo · 56-60, F
@KebleBollyJocksford no....its they was people speak here now. It's no joke...its half the population of the town. I'm not talking one nor two kids...im talking thousands of people!
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I thought it was African english
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@KebleBollyJocksford English spoken with an African accent
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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
And when did zed become zee?
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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@KebleBollyJocksford I am sure you can find samples of people who think they must use arcane language. It simply shows me who doesn't have a real relationship with God.
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bijouxbroussard · F
It is [b]slang[/b]. Colloquial. Originally from a dialectical variation that popped up during slavery in the US.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
@bijouxbroussard But it exists in the UK too
bijouxbroussard · F
@Quizzical What is its source there ?