• neidu3@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    Elon can consider himself proper American now that he thinks Æ can be used as substitute for A, E, or a combination of the two. Same as you sometimes see shitheads use Ø instead of O.

    To those of us who use those letters daily, it’s just jarring, as it’s a completely different letter with a different sound. It would be like writing Karspleesh and expect the spelling to carry the same pronunciation.

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      Now I’m confused and confused how to pronounce Karspleesh. In my head, I’m pronouncing it Car spleen sh

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        True, that’s an internationally recognized translation of those letters. Partially to make it easier for the swedes who use gibberish letters instead of the superior Æ Ø Å, I’m sure you can agree.
        But the opposite isn’t valid in any language. You don’t know anyone who drive across Størebæltsbrøen to get to Ødense, I hope?

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            14 hours ago

            If you say “Ødense” is written in a gibberish way, wait until you find out what’s the pronunciation of that city.