...That's not how English works. You don't switch to Latin grammar and syntax just because you're using a word that originated in Latin. You take one singular form and one plural form, then treat them like English words. I hope this is a troll thread.

ahx

Canada132 Posts

April 16 2011 01:26 GMT

#22

On April 16 2011 10:24 GGOda wrote:
no and i wanted to create an account this account is long over do

okay well, since being negative on this website gets you insta-warned. why exactly do you care so much about the way people pronounce a word? because you studied the "correct" way? great, go practice saying colloso to yourself in the mirror.

stfn

United States53 Posts

April 16 2011 01:26 GMT

#23

Pretty sure we follow English grammar rules, not Latin.

Toboe

United States276 Posts

April 16 2011 01:26 GMT

#24

As a fellow student of the Latin language, I hope you can actually take a step back and find some joy in how ridiculous and enjoyable it is to say "Coloxen," while nonetheless getting the concept of more-than-one-colossus across to the listener.

+ Show Spoiler +

ahx

Canada132 Posts

April 16 2011 01:26 GMT

#25

On April 16 2011 10:25 solistus wrote:
...That's not how English works. You don't switch to Latin grammar and syntax just because you're using a word that originated in Latin. You take one singular form and one plural form, then treat them like English words. I hope this is a troll thread.

seriously has to be, he got me if he is, that's for sure. unreal.

coddan

Estonia890 Posts

April 16 2011 01:27 GMT

#26

I am probably not going to start saying 'Colossorum'.

Pokebunny

United States10654 Posts

April 16 2011 01:27 GMT

#27

It's funny because the original word comes from Greek, which means that if we wanna be technical we should use that >:o

I take latin and know what you mean, but... seriously?

NrG.ZaM

United States267 Posts

April 16 2011 01:28 GMT

#28

On April 16 2011 10:15 Mohdoo wrote:
I've been trying to get people to realize there isn't an s at the end of "master" in master league. Good luck with this one, rofl.

This kinda bugs me, too. Lots of people call it masters league, but don't call the other leagues diamonds, platinums, golds, silvers, or bronzes league.

Dexington

Canada7276 Posts

April 16 2011 01:28 GMT

#29

Colossorum for everything it is.

MaGariShun

Austria305 Posts

April 16 2011 01:28 GMT

#30

A words origin does not determine how it's declinated (or w/e you call it in english). Never seen some english speaking use "bratwürste" (german plural of bratwurst). Sometimes, depending on how the usage of the word evolved in the past, plural forms translate over 1:1, but generally speaking the grammar of the language the word is used in (in this case english) applies (anything else would be stupid if you think about it).

That being said, Colossus is a greek word anyways (well, "Kolossos" is the greek word)

pieisamazing

United States1234 Posts

April 16 2011 01:28 GMT

#31

this topic is so hilarious. i enjoyed the lesson even though i'm sure ill remember none of it :p