cguzik
16th September 2002, 20:11
Can anyone spell for me in romaji a polite Japanese translation of the phrase "Do you speak English?"
Chris
Adam Young
17th September 2002, 00:56
Eigo wo hanasemasu ka?
Parmenion
24th September 2002, 14:15
eigo o* hanasukotoga dekimasuka?
or
eigo o* hanasereru ka?
*some texts teach 'o' some 'wo'. I have found it doesnt really matter when speaking to Japanese.
anyway.explainations I guess.
Adam's sentance is similar to my second, using the potentional form, just a diffrent uhh... way of phrasing. Its whatever comes natural to you of course.
the first sentance above also uses potential form, just a diffrent grammar form (the kotogadekimasu instead of.. never mind..your not here for a lesson and I'm getting carried away. Me and my big head (Disclaimer : I'm only a student, fluent people, please do not destroy my fragile, fragile ego just for laughs... :) ).
If its all too much, how about
eigo o wakaru (ka)? ==> do you understand English
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