mine → mien
IntermediateStory context
Intro
First Sunday afternoon with the in-laws. Your father-in-law pours 'win' and asks if you have 'time'. You nod and hope you know what you're saying yes to.
Setting
The living room of your in-laws in Roeselare. Coffee table, pastries, and a mother-in-law who sees everything.
Challenge
This is the first real test. They talk in West Flemish. About you. You have to be able to come along.
Vocabulary (7)
| General | West-Flemish |
|---|---|
| mine | mien |
| time | tied |
| wine | wien |
| to ride | ridn |
| to look | kiekn |
| to write | schrievn |
| fine | fin |
Exercises (9)
The long 'ij' is too chic for West Flemish people. They just make it an 'ie'. 'Mine' becomes 'mien', 'time' becomes 'tied', 'wine' becomes 'wien'. Yes, they literally say 'wien' when they offer you wine. No, they don't mean you won.
Your father-in-law points to his glass: 'That's mien wien.' You now understand that it is his wine. How do you say 'mine' in West Flemish?
Your mother-in-law asks if you have time for another piece of cake. You always have time for cake. How do you write 'time' in West Flemish?
Your father-in-law pours 'win'. It is 2:00 PM but this is West Flanders. How do they say 'wine'?
Your partner whispers, "Say you liked it!" You want to say 'my compliments'. What word does the IJ→I change have?
Your father-in-law asks you if you want to 'ride' to the bakery. You hope he means driving. How do you say 'drive' in West Flemish?
You make mental notes for the next family gathering. Match the IJ words with their I version.
You have to leave but you want to be polite. 'My time is up' - but in West Flemish so that they think you are making an effort.
You point to your glass, "That's my wine!" But in West Flemish style. Put the words in the correct order.
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