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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Translating Arwenese

Translating Arwenese:
Arwen runs up to me, sits at my feet, and stares up intently.
Translation: MAMA MAMA MAMA or FOOD LADY FOOD LADY FOOD LADY or HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, depending on whether she wants to be cuddled or fed or otherwise catered to.
J: What is it, sweetie?
Arwen runs around the kitchen, ending at my feet, and stares again.
Translation: WANNA PLAY! HEY YOU WITH THE THUMBS, WHERE'S MY TOY?
J: Oh, you want a toy! Where are the other 30 [no exaggeration, folks] ping-pong balls?
Arwen stares reproachfully at me, then glances toward the basket where the few balls that can be found are kept.
Translation: DON'T BOTHER ME WITH DETAILS, YOU WITH THE THUMBS. THERE'S A BASKET FULL OF THEM RIGHT UP THERE.
J: OK, OK! Here's one! *tosses it*
Arwen takes off after it and starts batting and chasing it.
Translation: YAAAAAAAAY!

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