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by HeavenBanned 2213 days ago
I really love how body parts are consolidated so smartly. "noka" meaning thigh, shin and foot is just brilliant.
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gliese1337 2213 days ago
You might like Russian, then.
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therein 2213 days ago
Care to elaborate? Genuinely curious.
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gliese1337 2213 days ago
Russian also has a single word for the entire lower limb, leg and foot included: "noga". Also a single word for the combined arm and hand: "ruka".
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