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【TED-Ed】Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages? - John McWhorter
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Christina Yang posted on 2014/08/26Ever wondered if Elvish or Klingon are *real* languages? This video dives into the fascinating world of constructed languages, exploring their grammar and how they evolve, just like real ones! You'll get a fantastic look at language creation, perfect for any conlang or sci-fi fan.
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /tʃendʒ/
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UK /tʃeɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange one set of clothes for another
- To exchange one kind of money for another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exchange of one set of clothes for another
- Money in the form of coins instead of paper
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US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words or signs used to communicate messages
- A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
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US /ˈplɛnti/
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UK /'plentɪ/
- Pronoun
- When there is not too little of something; a lot
- Uncountable Noun
- A large or sufficient amount or quantity; abundance.
- A lot of something
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