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Loanwords in Tâi-gí: soap, motorcycle, and lighter
Season 1
Episode 86
Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
With the diverse cultures that have influenced Taiwan, there are many Tâi-gí words that originate from other languages! This week, let’s learn some new words and explore the influence of English, Japanese, French, and more on the Taiwanese language.
●Words to Know:
1. oo-tóo-bái (n.) scooter / motorcycle
2. 雪文 sap-bûn (n.) soap
3. 麭 pháng (n.) bread
4. bì-lù (n.) beer
5. lài-tah (n.) lighter
●Idiom of the week:
A-ta-mah khōng-ku-lí.
(Someone is so stupid that their brain is full of concrete.)