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Hedley · 12-28-2009, 03:36 PM

Thanks Yorkie Forums, Im learning a new language!

I was on one of the non regional Yorkie forums, cant remember which, and everyone was saying their dogs went to the bathroom or went to the potty. I found their politeness confusing at first, thinking they had really clever dogs, then started to wish they had just said go for a pee. I found the expression "furbaby" rather perplexing too, but Im getting used to that. I also had to get used to the different terms for different grooming implements, but thats understandable.

My new word for today is Biewer. I had never seen this before today, and really surprised to find that there was a genetic mutation that they had bred from.

It just goes to show, youre never too old to learn.

Patti · 12-28-2009, 03:53 PM

LOL My mom was born and raised in England and used some different words then other parents when I was growing up.

scrapindee · 12-28-2009, 06:24 PM

Welcome to YT. And I hope you enjoy your exploration of the Biewer world.

Tinksmum · 12-29-2009, 12:19 PM

Did you find out how it's pronounced - that'll get ya!

Meggie · 12-29-2009, 07:16 PM

I was puzzling that.
Is it pronounced beaver?

Thinking this as I thought I read somewhere on the boards that they originated in Germany & in German W is pronounced V & ie is pronounced like our ee or ea.

I'd never heard of them till I joined this forum & never seen one in England though I've kept Yorkies for years & been very involved on the show circuit with my other breed so come across lots of Yorkie breeders & owners.

I know what you mean about learning new words though......don't they say...

"Two nations divided by a common language."

xx
Meggie

Tinksmum · 12-30-2009, 12:40 AM

Yeh, something like that - I saw one site that said "bee-vair"; but I had no idea for ages!

MeganS · 12-30-2009, 01:59 AM

haha! I agree - you learn a whole new vocabulary when you enter the world of yorkies!

and one of my mom's best friend is from England and they banter constantly about the correct 'word' for something - the English language is so interesting! haha

As for the pronunciation. Like someone said, the Biewer comes from Germany. Well, I've only taken a few months of German classes, but I'm gathering that the correct pronunciation is indeed "beever." The e comes after the i, and whichever letter comes second, that is the one you pronounce (if the i comes second, you prounounce the i. Like in 'Streisand'). and, of course, the W is pronounced V.

I know that probably made no sense. It's 5 in the morning, what do you want from my life?

Tinksmum · 12-30-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

It's 5 in the morning, what do you want from my life?

More sleep?

Lioncross4 · 12-30-2009, 03:46 AM

Just to make you feel more comfortable---we could throw things in the bin, go to the loo and pull on our trousers....and never ever go out without a jumper in the winter!

Meggie · 12-30-2009, 07:28 AM

And sometimes my bunch of mutts drive me potty!

xx
Meggie

Meggie · 12-30-2009, 07:35 AM

This thread reminded me that we used to have an old tape of Mike Harding doing a live show that had a sketch in it of the problems he'd had, on his first trip to America, with language.
Anyone heard it? It was really funny.

All sorts of problems like turning the tap on & couldn't fathom why everyone was shouting to force it.
Or the shock he encountered after buying a fairy cake & complaining he'd lost his cherry.

xx
Meggie

MeganS · 12-30-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinksmum

More sleep?

haha! Good idea

Hedley · 12-31-2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meggie

This thread reminded me that we used to have an old tape of Mike Harding doing a live show that had a sketch in it of the problems he'd had, on his first trip to America, with language.
Anyone heard it? It was really funny.

All sorts of problems like turning the tap on & couldn't fathom why everyone was shouting to force it.
Or the shock he encountered after buying a fairy cake & complaining he'd lost his cherry.

xx
Meggie

Not heard him do that one, in fact Ive not seen anything of him for years. I saw him at the City Hall in 1982, I was heavily pregnant and laughing was awfully painful!

Hedley · 12-31-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lioncross4

Just to make you feel more comfortable---we could throw things in the bin, go to the loo and pull on our trousers....and never ever go out without a jumper in the winter!

Good point! Im desperately trying to think of some more now but Im too tired, our two legged babies are keeping us awake at night, in fact I should be in bed now trying to catch up. I fell asleep in my chair at tea time.

tricia2753 · 02-02-2010, 07:58 AM

Yes I was getting confused with the language that was being used on the forum and just browsed a bit more and forgot about these descriptions of things so thanks for patially clearing this up, I will probably come accross more as I browse this forum, will make reading more interesting I suppose? and learning a bit more of the dialect???

12-28-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Hedley Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: YORKSHIRE, UK Posts: 88	Im learning a new language Thanks Yorkie Forums, Im learning a new language! I was on one of the non regional Yorkie forums, cant remember which, and everyone was saying their dogs went to the bathroom or went to the potty. I found their politeness confusing at first, thinking they had really clever dogs, then started to wish they had just said go for a pee. I found the expression "furbaby" rather perplexing too, but Im getting used to that. I also had to get used to the different terms for different grooming implements, but thats understandable. My new word for today is Biewer. I had never seen this before today, and really surprised to find that there was a genetic mutation that they had bred from. It just goes to show, youre never too old to learn.

12-28-2009, 03:53 PM	#2
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12-28-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
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12-30-2009, 01:59 AM	#7
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	haha! I agree - you learn a whole new vocabulary when you enter the world of yorkies! and one of my mom's best friend is from England and they banter constantly about the correct 'word' for something - the English language is so interesting! haha As for the pronunciation. Like someone said, the Biewer comes from Germany. Well, I've only taken a few months of German classes, but I'm gathering that the correct pronunciation is indeed "beever." The e comes after the i, and whichever letter comes second, that is the one you pronounce (if the i comes second, you prounounce the i. Like in 'Streisand'). and, of course, the W is pronounced V. I know that probably made no sense. It's 5 in the morning, what do you want from my life? __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All Last edited by MeganS; 12-30-2009 at 02:00 AM.

12-29-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Did you find out how it's pronounced - that'll get ya!

12-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#5
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 783	I was puzzling that. Is it pronounced beaver? Thinking this as I thought I read somewhere on the boards that they originated in Germany & in German W is pronounced V & ie is pronounced like our ee or ea. I'd never heard of them till I joined this forum & never seen one in England though I've kept Yorkies for years & been very involved on the show circuit with my other breed so come across lots of Yorkie breeders & owners. I know what you mean about learning new words though......don't they say... "Two nations divided by a common language." xx Meggie

12-30-2009, 12:40 AM	#6
Tinksmum YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northants, England Posts: 313	Yeh, something like that - I saw one site that said "bee-vair"; but I had no idea for ages!

12-30-2009, 03:46 AM	#9
Lioncross4 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 338	Just to make you feel more comfortable---we could throw things in the bin, go to the loo and pull on our trousers....and never ever go out without a jumper in the winter!

12-30-2009, 07:28 AM	#10
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 783	And sometimes my bunch of mutts drive me potty! xx Meggie

12-30-2009, 07:35 AM	#11
Meggie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 783	This thread reminded me that we used to have an old tape of Mike Harding doing a live show that had a sketch in it of the problems he'd had, on his first trip to America, with language. Anyone heard it? It was really funny. All sorts of problems like turning the tap on & couldn't fathom why everyone was shouting to force it. Or the shock he encountered after buying a fairy cake & complaining he'd lost his cherry. xx Meggie

02-02-2010, 07:58 AM	#15
tricia2753 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Uk fulltimimg in an RV. and loving it Posts: 7 Blog Entries: 1	Yes I was getting confused with the language that was being used on the forum and just browsed a bit more and forgot about these descriptions of things so thanks for patially clearing this up, I will probably come accross more as I browse this forum, will make reading more interesting I suppose? and learning a bit more of the dialect???