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The discussion of yogh, which can be g or y reminded me that in some dialects of German, "g" is pronounced as "j", as in the proverbial phrase "Eene jut jebrate
by microtherion 6y ago
The discussion of yogh, which can be g or y reminded me that in some dialects of German, "g" is pronounced as "j", as in the proverbial phrase "Eene jut jebratene Jans ist eene Jabe Jottes" (A well grilled goose is a gift from god).
- akavi 6y agoTo be clear, pronounced as a German "j" or an English "y", ie /j/, not an English "j", ie /dʒ/.
- microtherion 6y agoYes, important point.
- bklaasen 6y agoNot a million miles from Flemish, either, which is very similar to Dutch, but with softer 'g's.