Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Unlike most European languages which rely on modal verbs like "must" or "have to", Latvian utilizes a unique grammatical feature called the Debitive Mood to express obligation. By attaching the…
In most languages, the past is simply the past. But in Bulgarian, your grammar forces you to specify your source: did you see an event yourself, or are you just…
Lithuanian, one of Europe's oldest languages, possesses a fascinating grammatical tool that English lacks: a specific way to talk about things that are just about to happen. This "inceptive" mood,…
What's the real difference between "He might be late" and "He could be late"? The answer lies in two parallel systems our language uses to express certainty and possibility. We…