...I translated some members' usernames into Portuguese. In some cases it's the same (names, for instance, so I left those out).
Bad Penny - Moeda sem valor (literal) / Não vale um tostão furado (idiomatic)
BooksCatsEtc - LivrosGatosEtc
Budhorse4 - Amicavalo4
Chimp3 - Chimpanzé3
Claireliontamer - Claire domadora de leões
Crow - Corvo
Firebird - Pássaro de fogo
Guardian85 - Guardião85
Icarus - Ícaro
Joeactor - Joeator
Jumbojak - Jaquejumbo
OldGit - CretinoVelho
Pasta Chick - Garota das massas
No one - Ninguém
Recusant - Recusante
Tank - Tanque
Waski_the_Squirrel - Waski o esquilo
ZenithOClock - Zênite horas
I LIKE it!
:smug:
I think OG's is my favourite :)
I googled mine and got a song by someone named Paula Fernandes. Sounds like she's pretty popular in Brazil.
Quote from: Claireliontamer on March 06, 2016, 06:24:56 PM
I think OG's is my favourite :)
I agree, but I also think JJ's is really cool, and Books is awesome!
It looks so fancy. :o
Quote from: Firebird on March 06, 2016, 06:32:54 PM
I googled mine and got a song by someone named Paula Fernandes. Sounds like she's pretty popular in Brazil.
She might be, that music genre is called "sertanejo" which is the most popular music genre in Brazil. Not exactly something I like and listen to, though, so I really wouldn't know. :P
I like JJ's -- it sounds French when I say it. Which, since it's Portuguese, means I can't be saying it right. OG's gave me quite a pause.
I love it? How is it pronounced? There is a huge Portuguese-speaking population where I work and I honestly don't get pronounciation at all. But I love it when it is explained to me. Such interesting in sounds in much of it.
So far my favorite thing ever is a fresh little terrier named Ratinho.
When I'm bored I hold conversations with myself online, like this back in 2008:
Quote"Hi."
"Hi."
"Hi."
"I just said "Hi", you can't reply back "Hi"."
"Why not?"
"Because you can't."
"Why not?"
"Because I already responded to your greeting."
"So."
"So? So, you just can't say "Hi" after someone already says "Hi" back!"
"Why not?"
"Because...it's a rule."
"A rule? That's stupid."
"Are you calling me stupid."
"No, I said "that's stupid", meaning the statement is stupid, not that you're stupid. But now that i think of it: yeah, you're stupid."
"You just called yourself stupid."
"No I didn't. I called you stupid."
"I am you."
"No you're not. You're you, and I'm me."
"We're the same person, stupid."
"Don't call me stupid, stupid."
"But you're stupid if you don't know that we're the same person."
"We're not."
"What's your name."
"Nam."
"So's mine."
"Coincidence."
"It's a coincidence that we have the same name?"
"Many people have the same name; are you saying that people with the same name are the same person?"
"That's not what I'm saying."
"You just stated that since we have the same name that we're the same person."
"But we are the same person."
"Prove it."
"I..I..."
"See, you can't prove it."
"Look Buddy..."
"My name is Nam, not Buddy."
"It's an expression."
"If you say so."
"I do say so."
"Okay."
"Okay."
"So, what's your name?"
"I just told you my name."
"Oh, yeah."
"Sheesh, you're stupid."
"You're stupid, stupid."
"So's your mother."
"Hey! leave my mother out of this. What did she ever do to you?"
"She birthed you."
"Well, according to you "Oh Mr. Smarty Pants" she's your mother, too."
"My name is 'Nam' not "Smarty Pants", stupid."
"It's an expression; you know, like the one you used on me."
"Oh, yeah."
"What were we talking about?"
"I don't remember."
"Whatever. I'm going to bed."
;)
-Nam
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 07, 2016, 01:11:18 AM
I like JJ's -- it sounds French when I say it. Which, since it's Portuguese, means I can't be saying it right. OG's gave me quite a pause.
I don't know how the French would say it but it would be pronounced jahkeejoombo (same 'j' as in the French 'je'). As for OG's, there is no 'lh' sound in English as far as I know, maybe if he sees this thread he could confirm.
Velho - 'vɛʎu
Here's a link to the Forvo clips: http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt (http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt)
Quote from: Pasta Chick on March 07, 2016, 01:44:37 AM
I love it? How is it pronounced? There is a huge Portuguese-speaking population where I work and I honestly don't get pronounciation at all. But I love it when it is explained to me. Such interesting in sounds in much of it.
So far my favorite thing ever is a fresh little terrier named Ratinho.
Yours is easier. :)
Forvo sound clips: Garota (http://pt.forvo.com/word/garota/#pt) das ('daz' or 'das' depending on where you're from) massas (http://pt.forvo.com/word/massas/#pt)
Ratinho (little rat) is an interesting name. ;D
You argue even with yourself, Nam? :P
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 05:57:04 AM
You argue even with yourself, Nam? :P
I would say no but...I'd lose that
argument.
;)
-Nam
I posted the above to two websites, one thought it was funny and the other banned me for three days for name calling. Think about it.
-Nam
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 05:23:45 AM
As for OG's, there is no 'lh' sound in English as far as I know, maybe if he sees this thread he could confirm.
Velho - 'vɛʎu
Here's a link to the Forvo clips: http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt (http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt)
It wasn't the pronunciation that gave me a pause (tho it would have if I'd tried), it was what it implied.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 07, 2016, 11:30:24 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 05:23:45 AM
As for OG's, there is no 'lh' sound in English as far as I know, maybe if he sees this thread he could confirm.
Velho - 'vɛʎu
Here's a link to the Forvo clips: http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt (http://pt.forvo.com/word/velho/#pt)
It wasn't the pronunciation that gave me a pause (tho it would have if I'd tried), it was what it implied.
Informally 'cretino' is not the same as 'cretin' in English, it's used very often to designate someone who can be bold, sometimes disrespectful and inconvenient. Essentially to most religious people, atheists or anybody who questions religious beliefs are 'cretinos' or 'cretinas'.
OG is anything but a cretin, that's far from what I wanted to imply. :sadshake:
Quote from: FernandaAs for OG's, there is no 'lh' sound in English as far as I know, maybe if he sees this thread he could confirm.
Wrong. Mine is
o magnífico. ::)
Bruno = O Bonito
Quote from: OldGit on March 07, 2016, 04:52:03 PM
Wrong. Mine is o magnífico. ::)
Ok, how about o magnífico sábio (the magnificent wise one) :P
Quote from: FernandaOk, how about o magnífico sábio (the magnificent wise one) :P
You're getting closer. :)
Quote from: OldGit on March 07, 2016, 08:44:31 PM
Quote from: FernandaOk, how about o magnífico sábio (the magnificent wise one) :P
You're getting closer. :)
I am happy, Vossa Magnificência. :grin:
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 07, 2016, 05:38:45 PM
Bruno = O Bonito
If you want to make that redundant then I suggest you go around telling people that you are Bruno, o bonito lindo.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 10:21:26 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 07, 2016, 05:38:45 PM
Bruno = O Bonito
If you want to make that redundant then I suggest you go around telling people that you are Bruno, o bonito lindo.
Not exactly what I was thinking, hows about:
Bonitão
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
Quote from: Siz on March 08, 2016, 12:49:21 AM
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
You, vain? I don't believe it.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 12:28:35 PM
Informally 'cretino' is not the same as 'cretin' in English, it's used very often to designate someone who can be bold, sometimes disrespectful and inconvenient. Essentially to most religious people, atheists or anybody who questions religious beliefs are 'cretinos' or 'cretinas'.
OG is anything but a cretin, that's far from what I wanted to imply. :sadshake:
Oh, the mishaps of language!
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 07, 2016, 11:52:11 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 10:21:26 PM
Quote from: Bruno de la Pole on March 07, 2016, 05:38:45 PM
Bruno = O Bonito
If you want to make that redundant then I suggest you go around telling people that you are Bruno, o bonito lindo.
Not exactly what I was thinking, hows about:
Bonitão
Well, this is turning into an ego-massaging fest, isn't it? :P
Quote from: Siz on March 08, 2016, 12:49:21 AM
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
Ok,
Tez. But first I have to ask why you chose that name because 'scissor legs' in Portuguese (pernas em tesoura/pernas arqueadas) is a medical condition in which legs are bent outwards below the knee.
I'm assuming this is not what you meant... :P
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 08, 2016, 03:20:30 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 07, 2016, 12:28:35 PM
Informally 'cretino' is not the same as 'cretin' in English, it's used very often to designate someone who can be bold, sometimes disrespectful and inconvenient. Essentially to most religious people, atheists or anybody who questions religious beliefs are 'cretinos' or 'cretinas'.
OG is anything but a cretin, that's far from what I wanted to imply. :sadshake:
Oh, the mishaps of language!
Yes, but it's not at all strange I think.
Not that it's a mishap but your name can be ambiguous: 'cat' (gato
masc., gata
fem.) in Brazil can refer to a hot or beautiful person (I don't think it's the same in Portugal).
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:31:21 AM
Not that it's a mishap but your name can be ambiguous: 'cat' (gato masc., gata fem.) in Brazil can refer to a hot or beautiful person (I don't think it's the same in Portugal).
Now that one makes perfect sense. I've seen a few ugly cats in my time, and they were still better looking than many humans.
Thank You. I was thinking about becoming an American expat in my old age. Now I am one step closer to Portugal!
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:23:48 AM
Quote from: Siz on March 08, 2016, 12:49:21 AM
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
Ok, Tez. But first I have to ask why you chose that name because 'scissor legs' in Portuguese (pernas em tesoura/pernas arqueadas) is a medical condition in which legs are bent outwards below the knee.
I'm assuming this is not what you meant... :P
Actually, Pernas Arqueadas has a nice sound!
This reminds me a bit of a Czech family I knew (in Czech) who were looking for a name for their dog. They wanted an English name so looked through an English dictionary. They liked the word 'Brick', so that's what they called the dog. ::)
Brick? :eyebrow: I would have chosen something like Death Breath as it's a little poetic.
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:23:48 AM
Quote from: Siz on March 08, 2016, 12:49:21 AM
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
Ok, Tez...
Tez?
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 08, 2016, 05:06:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:31:21 AM
Not that it's a mishap but your name can be ambiguous: 'cat' (gato masc., gata fem.) in Brazil can refer to a hot or beautiful person (I don't think it's the same in Portugal).
Now that one makes perfect sense. I've seen a few ugly cats in my time, and they were still better looking than many humans.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Frk15HN3.jpg&hash=388f8c0d9272c58b6d3e37fe4592f561f7640e27)
;)
-Nam
Quote from: Siz on March 09, 2016, 03:30:41 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:23:48 AM
Quote from: Siz on March 08, 2016, 12:49:21 AM
Vanity compels me to ask for the same attention given to Scissorlegs.
...this'll be good...
Ok, Tez...
Tez?
Yes, 'Tez' is what I think of when I see your current username. A shortening of 'tesoura' (scissors) but with a 'z' instead of 's'.
Tez exists as a word (nothing bad, don't worry). :grin: It means skin, especially the skin on one's face, and also a thin surface that covers something. Not that that has anything to do with it, my mind is weird at times.
I had a Rottie, Brick.
Sort of, I mean... I didn't have papers of ownership, but she slept in my bed on my head which is 9/10 of the deal.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi55.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg124%2FThe_Christ%2FDogs%2Fbrickkoda.jpg&hash=d728cc6f6abac284fe40edf20ff179a669a44d72)
Quote from: Nam on March 09, 2016, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 08, 2016, 05:06:15 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on March 08, 2016, 04:31:21 AM
Not that it's a mishap but your name can be ambiguous: 'cat' (gato masc., gata fem.) in Brazil can refer to a hot or beautiful person (I don't think it's the same in Portugal).
Now that one makes perfect sense. I've seen a few ugly cats in my time, and they were still better looking than many humans.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Frk15HN3.jpg&hash=388f8c0d9272c58b6d3e37fe4592f561f7640e27)
;)
-Nam
Still better looking.
Cats: Yesterday we lost one of our magnificant Florida cats. A Florida Black Panther was killed by a collision with a motorist on one of our parkways. He was a beautiful animal, all 120 pounds of him. His kind is vanishing here. There used to be several thousands of them roaming the state but our incredible population growth has crowded out their natural habitat and now there are only a few hundred left. Sad!
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:57:16 AM
Cats: Yesterday we lost one of our magnificant Florida cats. A Florida Black Panther was killed by a collision with a motorist on one of our parkways. He was a beautiful animal, all 120 pounds of him. His kind is vanishing here. There used to be several thousands of them roaming the state but our incredible population growth has crowded out their natural habitat and now there are only a few hundred left. Sad!
Cats in the wild are in danger everywhere. California cougars are on the same thin line and it's going to get worse. Too many people in both Florida and California encroaching on too many habitats.
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 12, 2016, 06:04:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:57:16 AM
Cats: Yesterday we lost one of our magnificant Florida cats. A Florida Black Panther was killed by a collision with a motorist on one of our parkways. He was a beautiful animal, all 120 pounds of him. His kind is vanishing here. There used to be several thousands of them roaming the state but our incredible population growth has crowded out their natural habitat and now there are only a few hundred left. Sad!
Cats in the wild are in danger everywhere. California cougars are on the same thin line and it's going to get worse. Too many people in both Florida and California encroaching on too many habitats.
This kind of attitude sickens me.
Too many people isn't possible.
God given human life is blessed.
Millions of new humans arriving.
Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory!
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:57:16 AM
Cats: Yesterday we lost one of our magnificant Florida cats. A Florida Black Panther was killed by a collision with a motorist on one of our parkways. He was a beautiful animal, all 120 pounds of him. His kind is vanishing here. There used to be several thousands of them roaming the state but our incredible population growth has crowded out their natural habitat and now there are only a few hundred left. Sad!
I've only seen one panther in my life. I was driving up to Suwannee County (I lived in the Orlando area at the time) to visit my grandparents, driving through the Ocala National Forest Reserve, and saw a panther running across the long stretch field. It was weird seeing a panther there, they're usually in Southern Florida.
-Nam
Quote from: Bad Penny on March 12, 2016, 12:33:11 PM
This kind of attitude sickens me.
Too many people isn't possible.
God given human life is blessed.
Millions of new humans arriving.
Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory!
If only there were one more verse, we could sing it as a round!
BP too many people is indeed possible. In fact there are already too many for a sustainable earth. Just for giggles research the plight of the Haitians and their abject poverty, sickness, and hunger caused by population explosion.
Quote from: Bad Penny on March 12, 2016, 12:33:11 PM
Quote from: BooksCatsEtc on March 12, 2016, 06:04:10 AM
Quote from: Icarus on March 12, 2016, 02:57:16 AM
Cats: Yesterday we lost one of our magnificant Florida cats. A Florida Black Panther was killed by a collision with a motorist on one of our parkways. He was a beautiful animal, all 120 pounds of him. His kind is vanishing here. There used to be several thousands of them roaming the state but our incredible population growth has crowded out their natural habitat and now there are only a few hundred left. Sad!
Cats in the wild are in danger everywhere. California cougars are on the same thin line and it's going to get worse. Too many people in both Florida and California encroaching on too many habitats.
This kind of attitude sickens me.
Too many people isn't possible.
God given human life is blessed.
Millions of new humans arriving.
Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory!
Yep. What sickens me most is that there are some major religions that are against planned parenthood and want people to have lots of babies so that their disgusting memes can propagate exponentially. Calling it a virus of the mind is a perfect metaphor.
Quote from: Bad Penny on March 12, 2016, 12:33:11 PM
This kind of attitude sickens me.
Too many people isn't possible.
God given human life is blessed.
Millions of new humans arriving.
Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory! Glory!
That's what Oz is for.