#language asks

Native or chosen language songs! (anything but English basically)(because spyld :))

Song about love

Song about sex

Song about friendship

Song about a hobby/art

Song about sadness

Song about anger

Song of happiness

Song that helps with letting go/healing

Song that is/was a top hit

Song about history/a story

Song fit for a revolution

Song for drinking/party

Best sing-along

Meme-worthy song/jingle

Children's song/lullaby

Most poetic lyrics

Favourite duet

Song in multiple languages

Song that's a translation of a song from an other language

hi! the sounds not great but from what i can hear he was saying that he needed to get used to speaking german in interviews again and he said he needed to speak better german to which the interviewer said he did a great job! i think he was more talking about german in an interview setting than german in general

Humble is very self-conscious of his voice generally, as he worries that he sounds uneducated, or even coarse, to those who he considers more erudite and cultured. Given that the vast majority of people in Humble's life are, in fact, those who he considers to be more erudite and cultured than himself, this is a fairly constant anxiety for him.

One of the barriers to Humble's romantic progress is his firm conviction that a suitor ought to be able to address his beloved with elegant language and beautiful words. He hasn't actually had much opportunity to rehearse (what he imagines to be) a seductive tone, but he has tried to research the topic whilst practicing his reading.

☾ : favourite word from your language ♧ : favourite word from the english language translated in your language ✌ : favourite proverb/saying from your language ☯ : what do you love about your language? ☪ : what do you hate about your language?

Hey hey, thank you for these questions - I am going to answer with a mix of Scots and Gáidhlig because the latter is newer to me as I've only been actively learning it for 3 years as opposed to knowing Scots my whole life. ☾ : favourite word from your language

Quine is absolutely my favourite word in the Scot's language. It means girl, and is typically used for those younger than the speaker but honestly I use it for all fem presenting people; from the wee quine at a the reception desk to the quine who is absolutely old enough to be my grandmother lol

I will also answer this one for Gáidhlig as well which is purpaidh (poor-pee) and it just means purple but it is so fucking fun to say, because I get to roll the r and it's my favourite colour.

♧ : favourite word from the english language translated in your language

Hame. I just love saying that I am going hame. (it means home).

✌ : favourite proverb/saying from your language

Mony a mickle maks a muckle. I really want to not translate this so people can guess what this means lol (but I think I've mentioned it on the discord before lol)

☯ : what do you love about your language?

It just feels like home, when I say bairn instead of child or nicht instead of night. Being able to understand the multilingual signs that are being installed all over also. I feel pride for my country. It's great. Also, Scots poetry hits so fucking hard.

☪ : what do you hate about your language?

So the dutch syntax shines through sometimes I reckon :)

Does your OC's body language sometimes give away what they might prefer to conceal? Or are they practiced at ensuring that their physical presentation matches their stated positions?

Lohi is a VERY physical speaker, so his body language is important to clock. Oftentimes, yes, his body language will give away certain things he'd prefer to keep hidden. Thancred's gotten very good at reading him in particular nowadays.

There are times and places where he will make a conscious effort to control it, like in meetings with the Grand Company of Eorzea. But if he feels strongly enough about something, no amount of restraint will be able to hide his thoughts on the matter.

I honestly think that's why he's the most fun for me to pose in MSQ situations. Things like this I could not have squeezed out of pragmatic Ki'to, and Eros generally only speaks with his face.

✌ : favourite proverb/saying from your language

✓ : funniest word in your language

Heyaaaaa @bundle-of-glitter! Thank you so much for the ask! I'm so sorry, know I'm terribly late for this but here they are!

☾ : I've come across this one when I was looking for interesting Telugu words. It is ఉభయకుశలోపరి (ubhayakushalopari). It means "We're doing fine here and I hope you all there are doing fine too." An entire sentence in a single word. (That reminds me, I might make a separate post for this)

✌ : I have one specific proverb I'm well known for using but because of its vulgarity, I'm going for a different and a one that makes sense even with direct translation. (more like the one I can think of immediately because proverbs come very randomly and only in the situation to me) ఇల్లు కాలి ఒకడు ఏడుస్తుంటే..చుట్టకి నిప్పు కావలన్నాడట ఇంకొకడు (illu kaali okadu edusthunte.. chuttaki nippu kaavalannadata inkokadu) Meaning: While one was crying because he lost is house, the other asked for a lighter to his cigarette. It is used in the context of one person already occupied with his own problems and another just trying to take advantage of it or troubling him even further with his own issues.

Answer these questions about the culture you grew up in.

What is your favourite holiday?

Does your country have traditional clothes that are still worn? (Show image if possible)

What is your favourite song in your native language (made in your country)?

Mention a cool fact about your country.

What is a stereotype about your country that you hate?

What place in your country should people visit?

What is a famous snack in your country?

What is your favourite dish?

What do you miss about your country whenever you're in another country?

What sports is most popular in your country?

What's the weather like in your country?

Was something important invented or discovered in your country?

Describe your country in 3 words.

What spices are most often used in your native cuisine?

What is your favourite expression in your native language?

Which country is your country's "rival" (in a funny way, not a war kinda way)?

What does an average house look like in your country? (E.g. outside appearance, interior, anything unique?)

What is the most common mode of transport in your country beside a car?

What is currently the most popular TV show?

If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?

How would you describe an average person of your country?

What is the most common way to greet someone/ask how someone's doing in your native language?