Some interesting things I learned from a recent project:
A canton (der Kanton) is:
"a. A small territorial division of a country, especially one of the states of Switzerland. b. A subdivision of an arrondissement in France."
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A colluvium, or scree (called Hangschutt in German) is:
"A loose deposit of rock debris accumulated through the action of gravity at the base of a cliff or slope."
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I find both of these interesting because they are both things that I wouldn't have expected there to be a specific, unique word for.
Very interesting. I miss having translations projects, I wish I had the time but all I do now is the occasional work related translation here. Where did my time go.
Posted by: Logtar at June 16, 2004 09:42 AM