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Originally Posted by Doitsu
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<p>"Oh, no!" said the Spanish linguist, "the word for "butterfly" in Spanish is "<span lang="es" xml:lang="es">mariposa</span>". Now, this word expresses so beautifully the vibrant <span xml:lang="en-GB" lang="en-GB">colours</span> on the butterfly's wings. What could be a more apt name for such a brilliant creature? Spanish is the most eloquent language!"</p>
<p>"<span xml:lang="fr" lang="fr">Papillon</span>!" says the French linguist, "<span xml:lang="fr" lang="fr">papillon</span>! This word expresses the fragility of the butterfly's wings and body. This is the most fitting name for such a delicate and ethereal insect. French is the most eloquent language!"</p>
<p>At this the German linguist stands up, and demands: "<span xml:lang="de" lang="de">Und</span> <span xml:lang="und" lang="und">vot is rongk</span> <span xml:lang="de" lang="de">mit</span> '<span xml:lang="de" lang="de">Schmetterling</span>'?"</p>
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Not complicated but good enough to land in my book
. I've laughed a bit, too...
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Originally Posted by Doitsu
... everything tagged as "und" or "xzz" (=no linguistic content) shouldn't be spell-checked.
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I haven't known that. Thanks.