Language: A Mirror of Cultural Values

In German, the second person singular and plural is capitalized in writing. In English, it is the first person. Grammar provides a good insight into the values a culture holds. What about a language without words for numbers? What does that mean? Read ‘Anumeric’ people: What happens when a language has no words for numbers at https://theconversation.com/anumeric-people-what-happens-when-a-language-has-no-words-for-numbers-75828?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebookbutton

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