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Toujours Tingo: Extraordinary Words to Change the Way We See the World
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Product Description
Did you know, that in Germany a young man with suspiciously good manners is called Tantenverfűrhrer (literally, aunt seducer), that in Namibia there is a word for walking on tiptoe through warm sand or that, in Welsh, gwarlingo is the rushing sound a grandfather clock makes before striking the hour. Whether you are physiggomai (Ancient Greek - excited by eating garlic) or knedlikovy (Czech - rather partial to dumplings) there are words here to charm and amuse everyone. Drawing on the collective wisdom of over 280 languages and packed with charming illustrations, Toujours Tingo is the perfect book for anyone interested in words, language or the world around them.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #57147 in Books
- Published on: 2007-11-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 336 pages
Editorial Reviews
THE TIMES
Intriguing and wonderful... a fascinating insight into other cultures.
THE MIRROR
An extraordinary book, exploring the areas where English fails us... try these weird and wonderful words on for size.
TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
It's hard not to like a book that has tongue-twisters in nine languages.
