Kudos

[Malchik]

I have noticed that it is becoming common usage on the forum to treat the word kudos as though it were plural and that the singular form is kudo. In fact kudos derives from the Greek for prestige, merit, etc. and is singular in itself. There is no plural form.

 

The word kudo in the singular does not exist. Awarding kudos simply means giving merit.

 

Also in English the 'os' is short i.e. pronounced to rhyme with boss and toss NOT long to rhyme with goes or nose.

[nosisab]

I have noticed that it is becoming common usage on the forum to treat the word kudos as though it were plural and that the singular form is kudo. In fact kudos derives from the Greek for prestige, merit, etc. and is singular in itself. There is no plural form.

 

The word kudo in the singular does not exist. Awarding kudos simply means giving merit.

kudos for you man :D

[WoogieMonster]

To think I almost went to bed without learning anything today.

[Dark0ne]

If I could give you another kudos point I would. I too had noticed people using the word "kudo" but didn't want to be a "grammar nazi". Thanks Malchik ;D

[Lisnpuppy]

You mean I can't make like Shakespear and make up a new word?

 

I...as Lisnpuppy..can not give a single KUDI?

 

heh

 

It is 7am my time....I think I am still alseep!

[LHammonds]

Of course that is the correct usage. :rolleyes:

 

* Scurries away to edit all prior posts *

 

* Comes back after edits *

 

I have used the word correctly in many places. :D