英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast 物に対してSheって呼ぶ時
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Jul 17, 2020 The hosts dive into the intriguing idea of calling ships and cars 'she,' exploring cultural origins. They tackle gendered nouns in languages like Spanish, French, and German, highlighting the complexities involved. Yamachan shares his passion for learning languages, guitar, and accounting, emphasizing adaptability as key to his happiness. They discuss how motivation drives learning new skills, with Kevin praising Yamachan's self-sufficiency in finding joy. It's a captivating blend of language, culture, and personal growth!
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Gendered Language Reflects Attachment
- Kevin notices ships and cars often get called "she," reflecting emotional attachment to treasured objects.
- 山ちゃん links feminine labeling to motherly, precious qualities and personal value placed on items.
Grammatical Gender Feels Arbitrary
- 山ちゃん finds grammatical gender in languages like Spanish and French nonsensical for objects.
- Kevin echoes confusion about arbitrary assignment, calling it completely nonsense and error-prone.
German Adds Complexity With Three Genders
- They highlight German adds a third gender (neuter), complicating gendered grammar further.
- 山ちゃん and Kevin point out conjugation and agreement make these systems difficult for learners.