One of the most difficult words to translate... - Krystian Aparta
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As simple as it seems, it’s often impossible to accurately translate the word "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it’s being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be difficult, citing examples from many different languages.
Even though your language may not have a clear distinction between a formal and an informal “you,” this doesn’t mean that you don’t speak differently to friends and family than you speak to strangers and superiors. What are the ways you change the way you talk based on how familiar you are with the other person?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Krystian Aparta
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Director Avi Ofer
- Animator Avi Ofer
- Illustrator Avi Ofer
- Composer Stephen LaRosa
- Narrator Addison Anderson
