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trivia tidbit: the "nadsat" language invented for a clockwork orange incorporates russian. the intention was for "horrorshow" to be an english version of хорошо
by walrus01 5y ago
trivia tidbit: the "nadsat" language invented for a clockwork orange incorporates russian. the intention was for "horrorshow" to be an english version of хорошо / khorosho, translated as good or OK.
- max-ibel 5y agoTIL; fascinating - thanks for the tip. Is there a good link to read more ?
- malingo 5y agohttps://a-clockwork-orange.fandom.com/wiki/Nadsat https://a-clockwork-orange.fandom.com/wiki/Nadsat
- makeset 5y agoHa! Grandparent comment's "droog" is also A Clockwork Orange coinage, and also from Russian: друг /drug/ "friend".