wasder Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Fiscal policy does have a lot to do with capital. The words are certainly related. English is mostly German. English has as much, if not more French than German, and capital comes from latin. Most words to do with authority come from french. Capital in German is ernstlich (according to translator). Anyway, I think it's great that the Gray Fox (Grey Fox to me, English) says "Capital". It is a great attempt to add character when so many NPCs sorely lack it. PS replies will be interresting. I'm an ass I know. And Catmagnet, you seem to be smart and "I like your style" as I would say if I was American. Have Kudos Wasder, always here to ruin your points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysus Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 there is no word called "ernstlich" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasder Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Sorry. I blame crappy internet translators. Can't even translate a single damn word. :down: Curse you evil Babel fish for making me look like a fool!!! :verymad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedantic Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I've met a good few 'nobs' in my time, including Sir Alex Douglas Hume, and not one of them have ever uttered the word 'Capital'.A true English gent would more likely use - Splendid (unless he's a complete and utter arse) :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysus Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 out of a feeling id say that splendid is different to capitalcapital is somin final, ending, best... whereas splendid is very good but does not imply its top of the notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedantic Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 out of a feeling id say that splendid is different to capitalcapital is somin final, ending, best... whereas splendid is very good but does not imply its top of the notch aha ... but, with a beaming smile and steepled fingers, splendid encompasses all ... LOL IMHO Capital falls into the category of - absolutely $string$ and is generally used by buffoons. e.g. absolutely wizard, capital, trif, far out, conker trees - canvas and light shows man! Do you know someone, other than the stranger and 'Boris the Mayor', that utters the word capital? I sure as hell don't :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasder Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I've met a good few 'nobs' in my time, including Sir Alex Douglas Hume, and not one of them have ever uttered the word 'Capital'.A true English gent would more likely use - Splendid (unless he's a complete and utter arse) :biggrin: I prefer my word "Splendiferous" or the verb "Splenderization". Possibly "Splangerous" too. Just because I invent words doesn't make me mad. Shakespeare did it. A lot. And to a better quality than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socksftw Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 To be honest, I don't think Bethesda made the Grey Fox say capital all of the time because of these reasons... :sweat: Personally, I love the word :PBut I prefer it when the scottish say "Ghilie suit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysus Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 didnt the scots invent it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socksftw Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Don't know, but if you've ever played Call of Duty 4 you'll know what I'm talking about :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.