A German met here in Melbourne assured me her difficulties with expressing
nuances in English were the consequence of her language having more words
than English does.
What should I have said?
I was brought up to believe no language had more words than English.
Maybe she would have retreated somewhat and said that in the area of
experience about which she needed nuanced language German was better
equipped, but what area might be I have yet to be told.
Next time I see her the topic will come up again...
Max
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