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de Abras, 2009-marto-04

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Abras (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-04 20:15:12

Saluton ĉiuj,

Mi nomiĝas Abraham Kurp, kaj mi estas nova. Mia kromnomoj estas Abras kaj Abe.

Mi studis la lingvan Latinon en lernejo dum du jaroj. Mi amis ĝin, sed ĝi estas tre malfacila. Do mi decidis lerni Esperanton anstataŭe. Mi lernis Esperanto dum proksimume du semajnoj. Mi deziras lerni "more".

Ĉu mi skribas Esperante sufiĉe bone?

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And here's what I was trying to say:

Greetings everyone,

I am named Abraham Kurp, and I am new. My nicknames are Abras and Abe.

I studied the Latin language in school for two years. I loved it, but it is very difficult. So I decided to learn Esperanto instead. I learned Esperanto for approximately two weeks. I want to learn more.

Do I write in Esperanto sufficiently well?

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And now I have a few questions:

Is "dum" the correct word for "for" in this situation? I'm still a bit confused by all those small, connector words.
How do I say "more" in that situation above?
Also, how do you say "on the television" in Esperanto? (as in, "What program/show is on?")

Anyways, thanks for your time and I'm glad to be here. I'm very excited about learning more and getting to know you all using Esperanto.

Ĝis,
Abe

PS Feel free to correct my Esperanto here and in future posts -- I'm here to learn after all.

PPS Is there an accepted way of writing "PS" (ie post scriptum) in Esperanto?

KoLonJaNo (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-04 21:02:18

Hello!

Abras:Saluton ĉiuj,
Saluton, ĉiuj! or Saluton al ĉiuj!
Mia kromnomoj estas Abras kaj Abe.
Miaj ...
Mi studis la lingvan Latinon en lernejo dum du jaroj.
... lernis ... lingvon latinan | latinan lingvon ...
Mi lernis Esperanto dum proksimume du semajnoj.
Hm. Did you really mean

I learned Esperanto for approximately two weeks.

instead of

I have been learning ... ?

If so, the Esperanto sentence is correct.

If you started two weeks ago and are still learning now it should be:

Mi eklernis Esperanton antaŭ ĉirkaŭ du semajnoj.
Mi deziras lerni "more".
Two options:

a) ... pli. = (I want to learn) more (of it)

b) ... plu. = (I want to) keep on (learning)
Ĉu mi skribas Esperante sufiĉe bone?
Very well considering you spent (have been spending) only two weeks learning the language. rideto.gif
Is "dum" the correct word for "for" in this situation? I'm still a bit confused by all those small, connector words.
s.a.
How do I say "more" in that situation above?
s.a.
Also, how do you say "on the television" in Esperanto? (as in, "What program/show is on?")
Perhaps: Kio okazas en la televido?
PS Feel free to correct my Esperanto here and in future posts -- I'm here to learn after all.
Done that. rideto.gif
PPS Is there an accepted way of writing "PS" (ie post scriptum) in Esperanto?
The word is postskribo and I think using PS or even PPS (for postpostskribo) is O.K.

Greeings from Cologne,
Kolonjano

Miland (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-04 21:14:14

Two weeks and you write near-perfect Esperanto - I'm impressed! Kolonjano has suggested a few minor corrections.

Your Latin background has clearly given you the potential to become a very strong Esperantist, so keep at it. Good luck!

andogigi (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-04 23:56:00

Welcome Abras. I am also a beginner and have only been studying Esperanto for about a year and a few months. One thing I have learned about Esperantists, in that short time, is that they are very forgiving and very willing to help a new student. Unlike most foreign languages, Esperanto is a second language to about 99% of it's speakers. That means they understand what is required to learn another language and tend to show more patience towards beginners. I hope you have a similar experience to what I have had thus far. Good luck!

roint (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 03:06:10

I took Latin in high school, and decided to learn Esperanto instead after one semester of it. I hated how vague some of the grammar could be. But I'd rather talk to friendly, living people than read about psychotic, ancient warlords anyways! Good luck with your learning!

Mi lernis latinan dum gimnazio, kaj decidis eklerni esperanton anstataŭ post nur unu jaro de ĝi. Mi malŝategis kiel svaga la gramatiko povas esti. Sed mi preferus paroli amikajn, vivantajn personojn ol legi pri frenezegaj pramilitregantoj ĉiukaze! Bonŝancon kun via lernado!

(I'm also a beginner so don't expect that translation to be totally correct lango.gif)

Abras (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 06:12:05

Dankon por la helpo kaj kuraĝigo. Thanks especially to you, KoLonJaNo, for going line by line -- very thorough. rido.gif

I'm really enjoying myself both with the language and the community attached to it. And with that kind of motivation I'm sure I'll be chatting in the Esperanto sections of this forum in no time at all!!

Rogir (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 11:41:23

I started learning Esperanto about 8 months ago, and I can type it fluently now. Also, I just started Spanish lessons and I seem to be one of the best in class without doing very much, so perhaps my Esperanto knowledge is helping me there.

Frankouche (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 11:55:16

Nu, ni atendas vin por via dua fadeno ! rideto.gif

So, we are waiting you for your second thread.

Miland (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 14:04:23

Abras:I'm sure I'll be chatting in the Esperanto sections of this forum in no time at all!!
Go for it, but it is a good idea to learn the basics of grammar first. People who dive into the Esperanto-language forums without having done that are liable to make mistakes right and left. Esperanto grammar is designed to be easier than that of other languages, but that doesn't mean there isn't any. Therefore thoroughly go through the courses Ana Pana, Ana Renkontas and, last but not least, Gerda Malaperis. You should be ready for the basic language exam, as well as the easier parts of the Esperanto-language forums after these.

Abras (Montri la profilon) 2009-marto-05 20:19:23

I completely agree with you, Miland, and as such I'm going to keep at it. I'm just a little anxious, that's all.

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