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I actually started using the term y’all after I learned French. One you’re introduced to the concept of ‘vous’ you realize how weird it is that English doesn’t
by joshdavham 2y ago
I actually started using the term y’all after I learned French. One you’re introduced to the concept of ‘vous’ you realize how weird it is that English doesn’t have a standard equivalent.
- anon84873628 2y agoIf I'm recalling The History of English podcast correctly, "you" was originally the plural/formal 2nd person pronoun, while "thou" was singular. Eventually language did its thing and the default shifted. Now we think of "thou" as old timey and formal!
- joshdavham 2y agoWe need to bring 'thou' back! Don't thou agree?