That surprises me as well. Also "taxi." And there are very few languages where the word for "tea" isn't etymologically related to either "te," "cha," or "chai."
What was something you were surprised to learn is or isn't unique to your country?
3 years ago by HandwovenConsensus to c/asktheworld
That surprises me as well. Also "taxi." And there are very few languages where the word for "tea" isn't etymologically related to either "te," "cha," or "chai."
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This might not be exactly the kind of thing you're asking, but -- as an English speaker (and American) -- it always surprises me just how universal the word "okay" is.
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