Hari Tulsidas :verified: · @haritulsidas
191 followers · 1169 posts · Server masto.ai

Orangutans can control their vocalizations in a way that was thought to be unique to humans. A new study shows that orangutans can produce two different types of sounds at the same time, such as a whistle and a grunt. This ability is similar to how humans produce speech sounds, and it could shed light on the evolution of human language.

neurosciencenews.com/orangutan

#orangutans #speech #languageevolution

Last updated 1 year ago

Voccent Languages · @voccent
6 followers · 45 posts · Server me.dm

Ever wondered how many words are there in the Spanish language? The answer is elusive, as languages constantly evolve. But with its rich history, regional variations, borrowed words, and ongoing language evolution, the Spanish lexicon is an expansive tapestry of expression. Explore the vastness of Spanish words! 🌍📚

Read in our blog bit.ly/HowManyWordsInSpanish

#spanishlanguage #wordcount #languageevolution #language

Last updated 1 year ago

Upstart Crow · @UpstartCrow
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Upstart Crow · @UpstartCrow
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janwo · @janwo
59 followers · 184 posts · Server linguisten.info

link.springer.com/content/pdf/

Bare and Constructional Compositionality
by David Gil

This paper proposes a typology of compositionality as manifest in human language and animal communication.

#language #linguistics #cognition #languageevolution

Last updated 2 years ago

Upstart Crow · @UpstartCrow
608 followers · 1205 posts · Server universeodon.com

A "citizen" is a naturalized American.

A "senior citizen" is an aged Indian.

#language #IndianEnglish #languageevolution

Last updated 2 years ago

A "citizen" is a naturalized American.

A "senior citizen" is an aged Indian.

#language #IndianEnglish #languageevolution

Last updated 2 years ago

What happens when the electricity draw exceeds input capacity?

The fuse *dripps*

#language #IndianEnglish #languageevolution

Last updated 2 years ago

What happens when the electricity draw exceeds input capacity?

The fuse *dripps*

#language #IndianEnglish #languageevolution

Last updated 2 years ago

Vera Kempe · @VeraK
318 followers · 131 posts · Server mastodon.scot