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HelpRe: English opinion on German names
in reply to a message by Gingersnap
Arian is the male version of Aria or Ariana.
Yeah, some pronounciation would be difficult.
Lion is the german spelling of the english pronounciation of Leon - in Germany, Leon is pronounced "LEH-awn". So it's the attempt to make the name easier in Germany - but more difficult in english speaking countries.
About Willie: If asked about this name on german websites, most people will tell you about it being slang for p*nis.
Bent is pronounced like the english word bent - which Germans say is an english slang word for "gay"
Yeah, some pronounciation would be difficult.
Lion is the german spelling of the english pronounciation of Leon - in Germany, Leon is pronounced "LEH-awn". So it's the attempt to make the name easier in Germany - but more difficult in english speaking countries.
About Willie: If asked about this name on german websites, most people will tell you about it being slang for p*nis.
Bent is pronounced like the english word bent - which Germans say is an english slang word for "gay"
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"bent" is UK slang. Most people here are from the US.
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Oh maybe the "bent" thing is more common in the UK. I've heard it in UK contexts but never in America.
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Yeah, I've never heard bent as slang for gay in America.
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I feel like I've heard it a lot, but I can't single out any memories of an American saying it. I guess I will blame movies.
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