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One example, sorry for the bad translation from Bavarian, would be: "You can see it that way (as well)". Which can basically mean, a) you might actually have a
by hef19898 3y ago
One example, sorry for the bad translation from Bavarian, would be: "You can see it that way (as well)". Which can basically mean, a) you might actually have a point or b) you are dead wrong.
- FeepingCreature 3y agoYeah that one's funny, it's either "that's a legitimate point of view" or "amazing that somebody can manage to hold such a ridiculous point of view", depending on tone.
- hef19898 3y agoIt can also be used to end a discussion by signaling agreement on disagreement.
- jacquesm 3y agoCan you show the German?
- hef19898 3y agoThe Bavarian: So konnst des a segn. German: So kann man das auch sehen It looses a lot in writing, and I suck in writing Bavarian.
- jacquesm 3y agoHehe, ok :) I get it though, I'll be on the lookout for practical uses. It's all in the tone. Samuel and Moshe end up in front of a judge because they keep fighting. The judge has had enough of it and says to Samuel to apologize for calling Moshe an asshole. He says "Moshe, I'm sorry, you're an asshole".
- southwesterly 3y agoI’ve heard it both ways.