THE MODERN ENGLISH PHRASEBOOK 1000 Contemporary English Expressions (And Why They Replaced Old English)
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Erscheinungsdatum
24.05.2026
Bundesländer
Baden-Württemberg + weitere
Unterrichtsfächer
Englisch
Einband
Taschenbuch
Verlag
Independently PublishedSeitenzahl
350
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,9 cm
Gewicht
470 g
Sprache
Englisch
Discover why "the algorithm" kicked "wyrd" (fate) to the curb-and 999 other stories about the English language growing up, selling out, and learning to vibe.
Ever wondered why we say "I'll DM you" instead of "Ic sende Þē āne gewritenan sprǣce Þurh Þæs rīces fērendan"? Or why "touch grass" would have baffled an Anglo-Saxon farmer who was already standing in it?
The Modern English Phrasebook is your hilarious, eye-opening guide to 1,000 contemporary expressions-from "no cap" and "situationship" to "quiet quitting" and "main character energy." Each entry gives you:
- The modern phrase (use it today)
- A plausible Old English equivalent (what your ancestors might have said)
- Why it changed (linguistic evolution, cultural shifts, and the death of case endings)
Inside you'll learn:
Why "I feel seen" carries weight that "þū oncnēwst mīn mōd" never could
How corporate jargon ("circle back," "bandwidth") replaced feudal obligation
Which phrases haven't changed in 1,500 years (spoiler: "help me" still works)
Why therapy-speak ("gaslight," "trauma response," "boundaries") replaced moral language
The 10 patterns behind every language change-so you can predict the future of English
Perfect for:
- Word nerds and etymology lovers
- Writers who want authentic dialogue
- Anyone who's ever said "yeet" and felt guilty (don't-it's linguistic tradition)
- Readers who laugh at "per my last email" because they've sent it
No "forsooth." No "verily." Just 1,000 ways to sound like a modern human-and the ghost stories behind every one.
"Eala. Word wendaÞ, ac sēo andgit stent. Spræc Þīn."
(Lo. Words change, but the meaning stands. Speak yours.)
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