The British Council undertook a survey to establish
the 70 favourite words in the English language.
The wordlist emerged after the council asked more than
7,000 learners in 46 countries what they considered
the most beautiful words in English language. Some
35,000 other people registered their favourites in an
online poll run in the non-English speaking countries
where the council operates.
Being a Mother myself I can quite understand why the
word "Mother" came out in the number one position !
"It's interesting that "mother", the only word of the
70 that describes a direct relationship between
people, came top of the poll, said the project
spokesman.
Interestingly the word list contained only one verb -
"cherish "
I have listed below the top twenty words, if you would
like to see all seventy of the most beautiful words in
the English language please e mail magskriel@mac.com
1 Mother
2 Passion
3 Smile
4 Love
5 Eternity
6 Fantastic
7 Destiny
8 Freedom
9 Liberty
10 Tranquillity
11 Peace
12 Blossom
13 Sunshine
14 Sweetheart
15 Gorgeous
16 Cherish
17 Enthusiasm
18 Hope
19 Grace
20 Rainbow
Of course there is also the new "Urban" dictionary,
the modern slang dictionary where words like Bling and
Blog are favourites. In fact new words are added daily
to the Urban dictionary, Mrs Malaprop would have had a
wonderful time with her own particular set of words,
it even contains a few "Yackisms ..."
One word that is in the urban dictionary is "Nucular'
which I always thought was the strange rather
uneducated way in which President Bush says "Nuclear"
however I stand humbled and corrected because the word
nucular, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
"pronunciations ending in \-ky&-l&r\ have been found
in widespread use among educated speakers including
scientists, lawyers, professors, congressmen, United
States cabinet members, and at least two United States
presidents and one vice president. While most common
in the U.S., these pronunciations have also been heard
from British and Canadian speakers."
Words like "meanderthal" and "alcoholiday" are rather
interesting from the Urban Dictionary. In fact my own
nephew Chris has a beautiful word "otherisation" which
needs to be added to the Urban Dictionary .......
Radonkulus means when something is beyond ridiculous.
Radsome is defined as amazingly radical and awesome.
and of course "humongolodongus" means extremely huge,
bigger than ginormous; but my brother in law David has
an even better word which deserves a place n any urban
dictionary - humongasaurus !!
And instead of an obituary a modern death announcement
is an oblogituary - cyber posting of deceased human
........
I dread to think which words, in ten years time, will
be voted as the world's top favourite 70 words.
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3 CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Martine te Velde and René Hartgers
on the safe arrival of their baby boy Oliver,
born 23 October 2006, in Houtbay, Cape Town, South
Africa.
Well done you two!
Piet and Ineke are over the moon
with their second grandchild this year!
Praise be to God!
Martine and René's e-mail address: tevelde@mweb.co.za
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4 CONDOLENCES Condolences. "Bruntjie" Van Dyk
so sorry,and to such a young man. Heartfelt feelings
to Tracy,the kids and Beth. Remembered fondly by Geoff
Crimes.
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BRIAN WALTERS
Hi my name is Gareth Walters I worked with Mr. Meal
taking care of Borrow street pool & the fountain in
the park. Your write up brought back lots of memories.
My Farther Brian Walters just passed away Monday
October 16th 2006 living in England. My Dad lived in
Bulawayo from 1964 to 1986 then left for England like
many many others losing everything. Can you put the
word out in Bulawayo so people he knew or knew of him
will know he
is gone? I was born in Livingstone North
Rhodesia in 58 came down to Bulawayo with my Dad and
am currently residing in Texas USA for the past 13
years. If you don’t want any part of this request I
truly understand. I feel news papers are so impersonal
and sad.
If nothing else thanks for your consideration, keep
the articles coming It was a great trip down memory
lane
Respectfully yours
Gareth Walters
GWalters@dynamsys.com
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VAN DYK
Tracy, Carl & Dylan
We worked with Bruntjie at Conollys for a while, He
was the chirpiest, funniest and wonderful man. Please
know that you guys are in our thoughts & prayers, We
are so sorry for your loss, May God hold you close to
His chest and comfort
you.
All our love
Trish Botha (Nee Muller) & Ashleigh Scheepers (Nee
Foster)
javazulu@mweb.co.zw
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Van Dyk
I am at a loss for words on reading about Bruntjie .
My sincere condolences to Tracy, Carl and Dylan at
this sad time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I knew Bruntjie from many years ago and he was a good
lad, take care .
Ken Walden
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condolences
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs Giga, Inky, Kusum,
Shohini,Sonita, Nayanta,
Meeshal and Dishal for their sad loss,our thoughts and
prayers are with
you, all our love Karly, Drew, Caroline and Family
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A Memorial Service for the late Balfour Chandler will
be held at Church of
Ascension, Hillside, on Friday 3rd
November 2006 at
10.30am.
From: mchandler@mango.zw
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KEN NEWMAN
Ken Newman, the author and painter who sold a
million books on the birds
of
Southern Africa, has died in Johannesburg at the age
of 82.
Newman had been ill for some time and died on Monday
at his home in
Craighall Park.
Along with the Roberts field guide, Newman's Birds
of Southern Africa
became
a bible for countless birders throughout the region.
The first edition of Newman's was published in 1983
and was reprinted and
updated several times.
In a tribute yesterday, Birdlife South Africa said
Newman had
played a
pivotal role in popularising bird-watching in South
Africa through the
publication of his numerous books which had sold
about a million copies.
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Nicky(nee walden), Kim,Angus and Russell and Sally and
john Walden would just like to express our deepest
sympathy to Tracey, Carl and Dylan for the passing
away of Bruntjie.Our thoughts and prayers are with you
all at this time
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25th
October,
in Port Shepstone Natal.
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TITBITS "Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."
- Shakespeare - Henry IV -
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"Freedom is never voluntarily given
by the oppressor;
it must be demanded
by the oppressed."
Martin
Luther King, Jr.