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in reply to a message by Ciarda85
That's funny, because I started out loving Jacinda too. I met a young woman named Jacinda, born in the 80's J-loving era. I then decided that the "d" was a little dingy sounding, and that I preferred Jacintha as it seemed softer and cleaner sounding. From there it was a short leap to crystal clear Jacinta. I now am 50-50 between Jacinta and Giacinta. (Even though I know the J in Spanish Jacinta *should* be pronounced as an English "h," I still pronounce the two names similarly, with an English "j" sound.)
It's funny the way a name nerd's mind evolves. I have way too much time on my hands.
It's funny the way a name nerd's mind evolves. I have way too much time on my hands.
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It's not too far off for a language nerd to become a name nerd either, as is the case with me! - These names are so pretty. I pronounce Jacinta as ha-SEEN-ta (a woman from my Masters program was named this, she was from Galicia, Spain and is so sweet). Giacinta would be pronounced ja-CHEEN-ta in Italian.
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Holy "ci" is pronounced "chee," Batman
How could I forget that? I never studied Italian, but I am aware of the "chee" factor. That's what I get for studying French. Thanks for the gentle correction.
How could I forget that? I never studied Italian, but I am aware of the "chee" factor. That's what I get for studying French. Thanks for the gentle correction.
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