#conjugation poll

[il3x]

Help a girl out! I need a majority opinion.

Where the ideas are from: Duplicity -> duplicitous, anonymity -> anonymous, publicity -> public.

[gayvampyr]

multilingualism poll because im curious

& feel free to specify in the notes which ones!

edit: i meant to write *and, not “or”

[ultimate-word-tournament]

Ultimate Word Tournament!

Season 2

conjugal (English) /ˈkɑnd͡ʒəɡəl/ Of or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses.

sequela (English) /sɪˈkwɛlə/ a disease or condition which follows chronologically after an earlier disease or problem, being either wholly or partly caused by it, or made possible by it.

[kahuna-burger]

Just as with time travel, I find the real problem with nonbinary identities is the grammar. So, the big question :

[monratarot]

How will your love life be in July?(18+ edition) ,; (ง 🔥 ﾛ 🔥 )ง ;,

“They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered” F. Scott Fitzgerald

Hello, everyone! Moni here🧚ε(´｡•᎑•`)っ 💕

Hello, everyone! Moni here🧚As I promised I will do a pack session reading for this month. As the results of the poll on my profile indicated that you guys want an 18+ reading for this month, here it is. Please meditate a little bit and then choose the pile you are mostly drawn to. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Since is a general reading, take only what resonates for you. Enjoy!ε(´｡•᎑•`)っ 💕

Pile 1 💖 Pile 2 💖 Pile 3💖

The above photos and dividers don't belong to me, credits to their respective owners.

Pile 1 - Wheel of of fortune, Justice, The world

You may find yourself exploring new sexual experiences and pushing boundaries in order to fulfill your desires. The world is your playground when it comes to satisfying your cravings and fantasies.

You may seek out new and exotic locations to ignite the passion in your love affairs.

Sexual relationships or encounters can be used as a means to gain political leverage or manipulate individuals in positions of power. This can involve exchanges of sexual favours for political influence or advancement, or using sexual relationships to sway the decisions or actions of politicians or other influential figures.

Laughing and giggling as you frolic in the water, feeling the cool, refreshing waves lap against your skin.

The sun beats down on you, warming your bodies as you embrace in a passionate kiss, the sensation of the water and the sand adding an extra layer of excitement to your already intense connection.

You trace your fingers along each other's bodies, sending shivers of pleasure dancing down your spines. Your hearts beat in perfect unison as you move together in a beautiful, sensual dance.

Lost in the moment, you lose track of time as the sun begins to set, casting a golden glow over your entwined bodies. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore is a soothing backdrop to your lovemaking, heightening the intimacy and passion between you.

As the night falls, you lay together on the soft sand, wrapped in each other's arms, feeling the warmth of your love radiating between you. The ocean waves lull you into a peaceful slumber, dreaming of future adventures and passionate encounters to come.

A legal marriage. Looking for an aesthetically pleasing or beautiful playmate. Sex with a lawyer, solicitor, judge, older partner, or foreigner. The legal aspects of sexuality. Divorce. Demanding conjugal rights. Finding a lover at a wedding or legal establishment.

Having a passionate love affair while on holiday or in a foreign country can be an exhilarating and intense experience. The excitement of being in a new and unfamiliar place can heighten emotions and desires, making the connection between two people even more intense.

The idea of meeting their desire or fulfilling their obsession with sex can be a thrilling experience. The act itself can be seen as deeply intimate and erotic, creating a sense of closeness and vulnerability between partners.

It is important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner about your desires and boundaries, and to always prioritize consent and mutual enjoyment. Enjoy exploring new experiences together and have fun in the process!

Thoughts of your person

Let's light some scented candles, play some soft music, and let the ambiance envelop us as we sink into luxury together. I want to pamper you with massages, tantalize your taste buds with delectable treats, and explore the depths of intimacy in a way that only two souls truly connected can. Let's lose ourselves in the moment, allowing ourselves to fully indulge in the sensory delights that surround us. Together, we will create a haven of opulence and intimacy, leaving all worries and stresses behind as we luxuriate in each other's presence. So let's savour every moment, cherish every touch, and revel in the pleasure of being together in this indulgent world we have created.

Pile 2 - The hermit, The tower, The fool

Abstinence. A secret lover. Masturbation. Renunciation. A secret passion or obsession for someone – secrets. Feeling alone.

As your favourite person is away, you find your favourite toy, the one that never fails to bring you to new heights of pleasure. As you slip into the warm water, you can feel the tension melting away from your body. You start to tease yourself, feeling the anticipation building with each touch. Your breath quickens as you finally give in, letting yourself be consumed by the waves of pleasure that wash over you.

You lose yourself in the moment, focusing solely on the sensations that are coursing through your body. The water around you only heightens the experience, making every touch feel more intense. You move with abandon, letting instinct guide you as you chase that elusive feeling of release.

Finally, as the waves of pleasure crash over you, you give in to the overwhelming sensation. You let out a moan of satisfaction, feeling the tension release from your body. You bask in the afterglow, reveling in the feeling of complete and utter bliss.

As you lay back in the water, your mind is at peace, your body is relaxed, and all that remains is a deep sense of contentment. This night of self-pleasure has been everything you hoped for and more. You close your eyes and drift off into a peaceful sleep, knowing that you are always capable of bringing yourself the pleasure you deserve.

This is your night of self-pleasure. You step into your sexy gear-made up of natural fibres. Nothing turns you on more than having a bath and feeling squeaky clean before… You open your bedside draw… the pink one?….”nooo”…The big black one?…”ummmm yessss”…

Sex with someone in the military. Discovering shocking aspects of a partner’s sexuality. Starting to know more about each other.

The excitement and anticipation of not knowing what awaits them only adds to the allure of the experience. It's a thrilling game of mystery and surprise, a chance to explore new boundaries and discover new pleasures together.

And as the weekend comes to a close, you both will have experienced something truly transformative. The bond between you will be stronger, the connection deeper, and the memories unforgettable. It will be a game changer, a moment that will forever be etched in your minds and hearts.

Sensually leading your Lover into the abyss of the unknown. Possible Lust. Powerful orgasm.

Wild sex. Acting out sexual fantasies.

Spontaneous sexual encounters. Casual sex.

Sex taken to new level. Sex toys. Sexually adventurous. Sexual liberation.

Thoughts of your person

I want to create an atmosphere of luxury and sensuality for us to enjoy together. I want every detail to be perfect, from the soft sheets on the bed to the delicious treats we share. I want to indulge in the pleasures of the senses with you, exploring new sensations and experiences together. And most importantly, I want to ensure that you are happy and fulfilled in every way. Your pleasure is my ultimate goal, and I will do whatever it takes to make sure you are satisfied and content. So let's immerse ourselves in this world of refinement and pleasure, and create unforgettable memories together.

Pile 3 - Death, The hierophant, Temperance

You start to uncover dark secrets that your partner kept hidden from you, realizing that the person you thought you knew was inscrutable and mysterious.

The choice of red leather lingerie under a trench coat implies a sense of power and seduction, while the act of stalking your lover suggests a deep emotional attachment and possibly unhealthy fixation.

In the midst of this intense and potentially destructive relationship, there may still be moments of clarity or realization that provide some sort of solace or understanding.

A picture of a tumultuous and transformative relationship, where desire and obsession drive the characters towards profound self-discovery and possibly redemption.

Your clothes? Red leather lingerie under a Trench Coat, turning up at his workplace. For the obsessed, you stalk your lover for the day. Sex is transformational.

Sex within marriage or teaching an inexperienced partner: It is important to communicate openly and honestly with your partner about your needs and desires in the bedroom. This can help enhance the experience for both partners and strengthen the bond between you.

It is important to consider the feelings and emotions of all parties involved before engaging in this type of activity.

You both spend the first day exploring the beautiful surroundings, taking long walks in nature and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. In the evening, you light candles, play soft music, and enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars.

The next day, you opt for a couples massage and indulge in a relaxing spa session. You both take turns pampering each other with massages, nurturing each other's bodies and souls.

At night, you set up a cozy space with blankets and pillows, and spend hours cuddling and talking about your hopes, dreams, and fears. As the night progresses, you share intimate moments of passion and connection, deepening your bond and love for each other.

Lastly, you wake up early on the last day to watch the sunrise together, feeling grateful for the time spent in each other's company and the love shared during your spiritual retreat. You both leave feeling more connected, rejuvenated, and deeply in love.

There is a sense of excitement and spontaneity in the relationship, with both partners embracing the idea of trying new and adventurous things together.

The dynamic between the two individuals is intense and passionate, with a strong physical connection that fuels their desire for each other.

The union of opposites in this relationship can be both exhilarating and challenging, as the differences between the partners create a unique and intense connection. It is important for both individuals to find a balance and mutual understanding in order to sustain a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

Thoughts of your person

Let's forget about the outside world and focus solely on each other, basking in the warmth and comfort of our love. With each gentle touch and whispered word, let's deepen our connection and ignite the flames of passion that burn within us. In this cozy and intimate setting, let's share our deepest desires, fears, and dreams. So let's lose ourselves in the pure joy of being together, creating memories that will last a lifetime in this oasis of love and intimacy.

Let's light those candles, turn up the music, and let the magic of this moment envelop us as we sink into the depths of luxury and love. Together, we will create a paradise of indulgence and connection, where our hearts and souls are free to roam and explore in perfect harmony. Let's revel in the pleasure of being together, knowing that we are creating a lasting memory that will sustain us for a lifetime.

[haveyoubeentothiscity]

It’s a theme day!

In honor of tumblr’s Speak Your Language Day (@spyld), I’ll be posting polls in languages other than English today! Here’s some caveats, and see below the read more for additional notes on translations and cities.

Some caveats:

Order of the options is the same as always, so you shouldn’t need translation tools.

The reading direction, formatting, and capitalization on some of these might be kind of funky. In some cases, very funky.

I’ve generally kept the format “city, state, country” although that is not typical in all languages.

I had to fill in some blanks to add the actual cities, and I also did a lot of copying and pasting. I’m sure I’ve made tons of mistakes, especially in languages with more complex conjugation and in those that use a different alphabet/writing system.

If you notice mistakes I’ve made, please feel free to leave a comment and I will add a note to the text of the post, since I can’t change the poll itself. But, to translate is to interpret and so if you simply disagree with a translator’s word choices please be respectful in how you voice your opinion. The people who helped make this day possible offered a service and their work is very appreciated!

Finally, you are always welcome to engage with my posts in your language of choice, but that goes double today! Comments, reblogs, and asks in any language are welcome.

How were languages chosen?

I opened a Google form about a month ago, and closed it after 25 languages. While I’m pleased with the variety, please understand that the families represented will be skewed by the blog’s demographics.

How were polls translated?

Polls were generously translated by followers using the form. In the case of multiple submissions, I prioritized native or fluent speakers, then typically chose the translation that was either the first one submitted or that had the most helpful notes. As mentioned in the caveats above, I then had to add in the cities.

How were cities chosen?

I wanted the city to be one where the submitted language is commonly used.

Translators had the opportunity to choose a city they wanted their translation to be used for; in the case of multiple suggestions I chose the first one submitted. If no eligible cities were suggested, I chose a city from the general submissions list. If that also didn’t have any eligible cities, I just picked a populous city in the country/region.

[anonpolls]

Non-Japanese* Learners:

*People who are ethnically Japanese but don't speak the Japanese language can answer.

-submit your poll!-

[brosser-les-dents]

gwuh hi but native French speaker here 100% NOT trying to be rude 🙏/gen but Brosser les dents translates to Brush the teeth,, Brosser vos dents translates to brush your teeth!! ^_^

Erm yeah that’s all I think the idea of your blog is awesome and cool hope you have an amazing rest of your day bye byee 🫶

Sunny anon

Lmao, as a non French speaker, I only vaguely remembered what it was from 11 years of French classes in school. I only ended up picking it bc anything I could think of in English was already taken. Which is actually a bit frustrating bc I can't find an account that uses the handle @brush-your-teeth, so someone might just be sitting on it out there. (if you happen to have it and might be interested in giving it up, let me know)

So I picked it knowing full well its probably not exactly correct. And I knew the conjugation was a little off. Thanks for the ask, nonny.

Wondering if I should change it. Poll time? I'm pretty neutral to it all.

P.S. I don't want to see any French bashing in the notes. This is a kind space, please keep it that way.

REMEMBER TO BRUSH AND FLOSS!

[splatoonpolls]

FIRST OFF! I DO NOT HAVE A DEGREE IN LINGUISTICS. I AM PLANNING ON TAKING IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR AND MAKING MY THESIS ON IT! SO BE AWARE I MIGHT NOT BE SUPER ACCURATE AND GET INFORMATION FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE STUDIED THE FIELD FOR A LONG TIME.

imagine, a party. And these parties. The languages way of making a sentence would all have different dancing styles. Pronouns being breakdance, nouns being popping, adjectives being ballet, verbs being swing. And all the little fixes are salsa.

Analytical - most commonly found in Chinese, Vietnamese, afrikaans, and English (to a minor degree). If these languages were to dance. All of the words would stand on its own doing its little thing. In Chinese, when you are saying “I would like an apple juice” it’s 我想喝一个苹果汁 wǒ xiǎng hē yī gè píngguǒ zhī. (Note. This is a rough translation from the internet I do not speak Chinese, if you speak the language feel free to correct me) Every word is isolated and doing their own little style

fusional - most commonly found in most indo European languages. Especially in romance and germanic. If these languages were to dance. The popping (nouns) crew would be most likely together. Plus the suffixes would join to make a sort of popping salsa fusion. In Swedish, the sentence “the girls are drinking orange juice” is “flickorna dricker apelsinjuice”. A noun can easily add on another noun and a verb can add a suffix. Plus these languages are also know to conjugate a lot more. Spanish is great example of this too. Where Spanish have 3 different ways to tell about the past.

agglutinative languages - most commonly found in Turkic (Turkish and Kazakh) and Uralic languages (Finnish, Estonian, and Hungarian) and Korean is also an agglutinative language. If these languages were dancing, it would be a conga line, In Finnish, the phrase “on my table” is pöydälläni. They can add more words to change the meaning (I am not good at understanding agglutinative languages, if you speak one please feel free to chime in)

Polysynthetic - most commonly found in Inuit languages like Greenlandic. These languages are doing acro dance. I found this example from the learn Greenlandic blog! The sentence “they are going to our church” is Oqaluffitsinnukarpoq. The blog goes more into detail about this

And that’s it of my linguistics info dumping!

[marigold-hills]

Dunes and Waters

Since the poll overwhelmingly went with this one (thank you for voting!) here is a little snapshot

The man had long hair, was the first thing Remus noticed. Long enough to reach past his shoulders. Dark as night. Stringy. Not washed in a too long time. He looked thin, like he’d lost too much weight over a too short time. Like he’d been starved. Tattered shirt and trousers to match, the outfit of all the prisoners.

He looked pathetic, sitting there on the floor, head slumped back against the wall. Long fingers with chewed off fingernails idly playing with the straw which made up his bedding. Remus almost felt sorry for him.

Almost.

The guard opened the cell door, scowl on his face. They weren’t happy to let go of their prisoner but an official embassy letter and an official signature from the official in charge of such things left them no choice.

“Black,” the guard bit out, “it’s your lucky day.”

“Oh? Did your mother come for the conjugal visit as I requested?”

The guard’s hand tightened where it held onto the door. He looked like he was using all his willpower not to retaliate.

Apparently surprised by the lack of response, Black turned his face to the door. There was a nasty bruise over his left eye, swelling it shut, and another along his jaw. Remus was certain the report said he’d not sustained any injuries in the attack itself. Even if he had, they should have been long healed.

“Well, who do we have here. Not the mum, that’s for sure, but damn if you’re not a better option,” Black made a show of looking Remus up and down, slowly, salaciously. Taking in the elbow patches, the messenger bag, the pleated trousers. Whatever feelings Remus had at the sight of the bruises evaporated.

“I’m here to offer you a deal.”

“A deal? What kind?” Clear interest in the one good eye, “mind you, I think I’ll be hard pressed to say no to you, Professor.”

The guard made a sound to show his disgust and spat on the floor, right by Remus’ leather oxfords.

“Classy as always,” Black remarked.

Remus decided it was in his best interest to get through the conversation as swiftly as possible. He wished not to be there. The light was making his head hurt, and now that he could smell Black as well as the general stench of the cells, he was longing for the outside air, no matter how blisteringly hot it was.

He really wasn’t made for this job. He missed his little office. His library.

“Mr Black,” he tried to get the conversation on track, “the Ministry is willing to forget your… indiscretion and let you out with a clean record, in exchange for your cooperation.” The guard wouldn’t catch on that he wasn’t talking about any Ministry he was familiar with, but Black would know what he meant. Hopefully.

“The Ministry is, is it? Pray tell, Professor, what could the illustrious Ministry want from little old me?” The bravado was negated somewhat by the raspy cough Black fell into with the last words. It sounded like an infection, Remus though, pneumonia maybe. Not a good thing to have in damp conditions.

“I can only disclose the details once you agree.”

Black laughed, loud and mocking, half-broken by another cough. “You’re kidding, right? You want me to agree to something without even knowing what it is?”

“It’s either that, or you’re left here.”

For a moment, Black looked pensive. He stopped laughing, put his head back against the wall, and closed his good eye. His face was barely visible in the murky shadows, only an outline of cheekbones and lips and an aristocratic nose.

“You’ve got another five years, if I’m not mistaken,” Remus continued. “Only been here two months. Do you really want to waste your only chance to get out? Because trust me, another one isn’t coming. You’re lucky I’m here in the first place.” They both knew Black wasn’t going to make it to the five-year mark. Not many long-term prisoners did, here. The guards were happy to see to that, and if they didn’t, then the appalling conditions would take care of the rest. With the cough… Remus would give him another two months, maybe. Very unpleasant two months. The cough would worsen, become bloody. Breathing would keep getting harder. Eventually, fever. That’s probably what would take him.

“Not like I’m known for making good decisions,” a defeated sigh. Slow, deep breaths, like he was trying to calm his lungs. “Yeah, alright then. I’ll cooperate. Just get me out of here and then get me a couple pints, and we can do whatever it is the Ministry found important enough to bother with me for.”

[beauregardstaxicab]

Future Coldflash Fics

I've been juggling a few ideas for Coldflash for ages and now that I'm wrapping up Taking Our Chances, I thought I'd make a poll to see if people would like to see one idea more than the other. Underneath the poll will be a better description of them, and if you like more than one, feel free to reply just so I know!

A/B/O AU: Leonard scents Barry to make it more believable for him to join him and Lewis on the heist, and even after Leonard's arrested, they keep it going through conjugal visits and of course things get smutty quick and they catch feelings, naturally. No Earth-2 or Zoom arc

Earth-2: Leonard (Earth prime) survives the Oculus by absorbing its powers, and he uses it to trap Barry on Earth-2 for reasons. Barry creates a life for himself there and falls in love with single father Mayor Snart. Gives Barry a chance to have a very different role as the Flash, lots of found family and friendships

Cassie: When the Oculus explodes, it sends Leonard through time to when Cassandra Savage is a little girl. He rescues her, steals Savage's time ship, and then picks up Barry to help him right before he was going to go back in time to save his mom. Lots of fluff, healing, found family, protective co-parents Leonard and Barry

Established Relationship: Leonard meets Barry when he's a little kid, visiting his father at Iron Heights the same day Lisa is visiting him. They have a friendship that lasts years but when Leonard meets him again as an adult, he can't help falling in love with Barry and they start dating in secret. The story picks up when Barry's struck by lightning, and Leonard meets Iris and together they start investigating Wells while Barry's in his coma, slowly adding more and more people to their team. Probably the angstiest of these fics since Leonard spends most of it missing Barry :'(

[abidethetempest]

State of the Conlang, Septemer 2023

(what do you mean, i forgot to make this post on the 3rd like i was going to? nooo i totally intended to do it today.......)

It has now been about 2 and a half months of Eliksni conlang progress! Once again, a big thank you from the bottom of my heart to all you lovely ppl who have left nice tags, sent me asks, offered their help, voted in polls, or even just liked my conlang posts.

A full list of what has been done this month and what I plan to be working on is below the cut!

What I did:

more work on Null Composure

made and tested the writing system!

added a lot of words to the lexicon

added a noun-ifying grammatical marker

tweaked some prepositions

translated about half of the "translated from Eliksni" flavor text lines from weapons/armor (gonna release all these in one big post, so don't be alarmed if you don't remember me posting abt this! I've been kinda keeping this side project on the downlow :3 )

outlined interrogative words

made rough headcanons for Eliksni dialects between Houses, subject to change

chose to omit the verb "liis" in present tense

What needs doing (again somewhat in order of priority/interest):

more of Null Composure

finish and post "transl. from Eliksni" lines

begin work on conversational Eliksni

choose most common verbs that will have irregular conjugation

number glyphs

organize lexicon spreadsheet better for public use

mythic past tense

add IPA transcriptions to lexicon sheet

make audio clips of me speaking Eliksni

possibly create a conlang Discord server for conversations/volunteer help/language nerdery

remember to make the next SotConlang post on time

[transmalewife]

This is a problem i run into literally every day so

this applies to a couple languages i know/am familiar with (all slavic or romance) but i'd be very curious to see a poll like that for different language groups. also i purposely didn't include neopronouns because they're rarely known outside of very queer circles. I'm just curious what english speakers would consider the best easy/default option when bringing up a they/them in casual conversation without making a whole thing of it and starting a discussion on the complexities of gender identity. please feel free to have a discussion on the complexities of gender identity in the notes though i'm very curious about the motivations people might have for choosing them

[thewarriorspecial]

A long post on writing and languages and insecurities

I went ahead and started in the translation project because I’m excited for it but also I’m seeing a pattern developing in the poll and I like to deliver.

the amount of colloquial expressions that I use for tone and dialogue just…don’t translate. This will be my biggest hurdle. I’m far from fluent. I’m leaning on online translation tools to get the noun or verb I need and then conjugation charts to try to match the tense of the story.

if you’ve politely not mentioned that I cannot spell or conjugate in my mother tongue, thank you, but take solace that I know and I’m so much more aware of it now lol. I feel like I’m better at English by trying to learn other languages. Hm that’s a sad thing to type. Moving on.

I think I’m going to be brave and try to make friends with the French and Spanish speakers at the new job and maybe like talk to them to learn. My skills always degrade because I watch stuff or read but I don’t actually speak so it’s like there’s this enormous downed tree in my mind and I just don’t have the ability to jump it so instead of responding in the target language, my tongue goes all gooey and I just go ummmmm. But I’ll get there one day.

I read something once and I wish I could find it where the author was describing how their voice changes and they “feel” different as they spoke in different languages. I was fascinated by this concept and I feel like I’m seeing it as I translate some of the GLs dialogue in my fics.

Hal and Guy especially are so so much more cool and sexy in Spanish I have to say. I can’t quite explain the change in the tone but I am rewriting a little bit to accommodate my lack of slang and accents to characterize. As I was writing for Kyle, he feels less cool and authentic and it inspired some little WIPs where I have him talking about feeling like he doesn’t know himself or wishes he was more a part of his own heritage. So that was interesting. John always comes off as just slick and natural no matter what I do with him. In my head he just is unflinchingly honest and himself and he applies himself fully to everything he does. He’s passionate without all the show and pizazz of the others. But I also haven’t read him as much as I wish I had. I mostly know him from the Justice League animated show. I adored him and I hated Batman lol. I didn’t feel any love for Bats until Kevin Conroy, go figure. I had a subscription for the DC comics app for a bit and the nearest comic shop to me is over an hour away. I just don’t make it out often enough to read the way I wish i could. For all my love of Green Lantern and space operas and Star Trek and the Lensman series and all that I’m actually not that well read. I feel like less of a fanatic fan and more like a Tik Tokker on a parade float; waving at the real fans and tossing the occasional, unsolicited WIP that’s promising but never finished.

Is it the imposter syndrome getting to me or is it the glaringly weak characterization im delivering staring me in the face? Eh. I enjoy writing. My amateur yet passionately created half-works be upon y’all.

To quote my fave, good old Henry (Rollins): “My mind is like a ball of Teflon; coated in obsidian and impervious to the uptake of ka-nah-ledge.” I feel that in my soul, i really do. Henry and I read and forget so much because it keeps the brain demons busy.

And so the reading/writing hour bell tolls and it’s time to get out of bed for another shift. Off I go!

as always, thanks for reading