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Language can describe abstract ideas in addition to concrete objects. It can also describe qualities, quantities, and actions. It is the best tool we have for understanding ourselves and the external world. But it is by no means perfect. For language basically reflects the knowledge we have about ourselves and the wider world. And our knowledge is imperfect and our language will be likewise. The more our knowledge improves, so too will our language but it will never be perfect. And language is only a system of signs or symbols we use to describe reality and there are currently 7,102 living human languages and so there are 7,102 ways to describe reality.

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What is a non-phonetic language?

A non-phonetic language is a language in which the written characters do not necessarily correspond to the sounds of the spoken language. For example, Chinese characters represent meanings rather than sounds, unlike alphabetic languages where written symbols directly represent sounds.


What is a phonetic language and how does it differ from other types of languages?

A phonetic language is a type of language where the written symbols represent the sounds of the spoken language. This differs from other types of languages, such as logographic languages, where symbols represent words or concepts. In a phonetic language, each symbol corresponds to a specific sound, making it easier to pronounce words accurately.


If people speak more than one language is what they know different in each language and Does each language provide a different framework for reality?

No what one knows is generally the same in either language. However as the languages formed in different cultures an understanding of some concepts may work better in one language then another, and this can lead to misunderstandings between country's that speak different languages. Reality is exactly the same no mater where you are. I disagree. I think each language has its own reality, and its own culture. Without language we do not have culture. And does culture not have a different framework for reality. Each language affects the way we think about the world. Other Oppinions * One's native language plays the most important role in this case. Different languages have different ways of expressions and ultimately shapes one's mind to express in that way. * If you are decidedly fluent in another language, and if that language belongs to a very different cultural heritage than your own, you do, as it is, change your "figure", posture, your face expressions as well may change dramatically to adjust to the new background. * The language(s) we use directly effect the way we view the world. The influence of the language we use can be clearly observed in our style, in our appearance and our opinions. ?


Does each language provide a different framework for reality?

Yes, language can influence our perception of reality by shaping the way we think and interpret the world around us. Different languages have unique words, expressions, and structures that may offer a distinct framework through which reality is perceived and understood. This phenomenon is known as linguistic relativity or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.


What is the relationship between phonemes graphemes and morphemes?

Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in language, graphemes are the written representation of phonemes, and morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in language. Phonemes and graphemes represent sounds, while morphemes represent meaning. Together, they are essential building blocks for language.