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Re: The "it-can't-be-the-same-as-in-my-language" Factor
« on: June 29, 2019, 11:05:08 pm »
Unfortunately, I never remember to make a note when it happens, that's why I can't give you any examples. But yes, every once in a while, there are bits of Polish which make me think "That's exactly like German!", followed by "I'd never have dared to say it like that".
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