Category Archives: Schreibung

Angela’s apostrophe

Posted on 29. July 2011 by schaefew

In London, in the neighbourhood of the British Museum, there is a small shop that sells clothing. There is a double neon sign above the entrance announcing the shop’s name. On one side, the sign reads “Angela’s Fashions”, on the … Continue reading →

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Culture blindness

Posted on 29. July 2011 by schaefew

On a trip to Morocco, I was standing in front of a shop which happened to be closed. There was sign on the door, but the sign was in Arabic, and I can’t read Arabic and I don’t know Arabic. … Continue reading →

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Apostrophitis

Posted on 29. July 2011 by schaefew

In der Trierer Innenstadt gesehen:

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Who the hell is Elfe?

Posted on 29. July 2011 by schaefew

In the English translation of the Brother Grimms’ fairy tales there is one with the title “Clever Elfe”. I wondered what this was. Is this about an elf? But then, what about the spelling? Was this perhaps an older form … Continue reading →

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