2007/4/17, Anthony Chilco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Hi Johnny, In English, a day is 24 hours. The word 'day' also refers to the period during which the sun shines. This can get really confusing in the far north, where a day (sun up time) can last for several months. The meaning of the word has a lot to do with the context in which it is used. 'Farmers usually work their fields during the day.', refers to the light portion of a day. 'I'll see you in three days.', means you'll be back after three twenty-four hour periods. English tends to be frugal with words, using the same word for as many meanings as possible. This is probably done just to offend Germans, who make up a new word for everything.:-) tc
Confusing enough... You English speaking people can borrow the word "dygn" from us if you like... Don't worry, you can change it a bit so it sounds more English (so nobody will suspect the Swedish inheritance), like "ding" or something like that... One ding, several dings or dingalings... And there you are again, another English word that can mean more than one thing... =) Johnny Andersson
