Speaking Up, Speaking Down: Java’s Speech Levels
In the Javanese language, 'please' and 'thank you' are just the beginning. The entire vocabulary—from pronouns to verbs—changes based on who you're speaking to, a system known as speech levels.…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
In the Javanese language, 'please' and 'thank you' are just the beginning. The entire vocabulary—from pronouns to verbs—changes based on who you're speaking to, a system known as speech levels.…