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Terminology

Terminology is the meaning of terms and thier use.

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drop

Language; Terminology

The Dutch word drop is liquorice or sweets in English and always with an adjective in front: fruit drops or cough drops. Droppings can only be used when you want to talk about dung or manure.

warehouse

Language; Terminology

A warehouse is a large building where goods are stored, and where they may be catalogued, shipped, or received, depending upon the type. The Dutch term 'warenhuis' is something compeltely different, ...

ordinary

Language; Terminology

The term ordinary means usual, of no exceptional ability, degree, or quality. Its synonym is the term common. The almost similar Dutch word 'ordinair' has a slightly more negative connotation and ...

rare

Language; Terminology

Rare in English means infrequently occurring, uncommon, a rare event, excellent, extraordinary. The almost similar Dutch word 'raar' has a slightly negative connotation and means weird, strange.

Invent a Term Competition

Language; Terminology

An online competition aimed at coining new and original terms for various subject matter fields by everyone. The Internet and scientific advancements in recent years have created the need for new ...

ola jeki

Language; Terminology

Ola Jeki is a term localized by South Africans as well as Zimbabwean Ndebeles, with "Ola" derived from the spanish word for "Hello" and Jeki having come from the english name "Jack". As Jack is a ...

angitsholitho

Language; Terminology

Direct translation: "I am not saying anything", Actual meaning: "I'm ok", as if to say, there is not much happening. This is in response to "Uthuni".

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