This could be my last one, it seems there is no much scope for KONKANI on GOANET. Most goaneters are English only speaking Goemkars? Some of us very proud to show that we are Goemkars but when it comes to Konkani bhas, they dont want to know. When two Goemkars meets, they both speak in English, even when one tries to speak Konkani the other continue speaking English(allthough they can speak/read/write fluently). One can see Punjabi Community here how they feel so proud to talk in their mother tongue. Their children born/educated here and holding top posts in UK but they always speak in Punjabi within the community (at work, friends circle, at home etc).Same applies to Chinese, Philipines, Gujrati, Bangla, Pakistan etc. but when it comes to Goemkars, "Amkam loz dista".
I met several Goans here during my 10 years in UK, but most of those Goemkars who came here before 1985, dont want know about Konkani nor they show any sign of being niz Goemkars. But yes, when it comes to Goan organisations/groups/association etc they are always on top. "ZATE PAUTTI TONDDAN SANGONK CHOD SOMPEM PUNN KORUN DHAKOUNK CHOD AGODD?" Finally, I appreicate Mr.Jeff's posting on ATAH, it meant a lot to me. Others who feel they are not talented enough to write or post but enjoy reading, there are many ways to show it ... =================================== Adim bhikareak nosai bhikareanchi mhontalim. Antam Goemkarak nosai Goemkarichi (pordhesant/abroad). Adim chedde-cheddvam kiss poleacher ditalim. Antam ditai todant tond galun. Adim mhataro zatorich kens piktale. Antam 18 orsam astonach piktai. Adim 7 horancher gharant Aimori kortalim ani 8 horancher Teors. Antam 7 horancher TV 'Bhatmia' ani 8 horancher 'kon banega kororpothi' Adim 21-22 orsamcher chedde-cheddvam mogan podtalim. Antam 14 orsam zalim muntorich 'fully engaged'. Adim muntalim borem keliar borem meuta ani vait keliar vait. Antam vait kortoleak borem meuta and borem kortoleak vait. Adim Agostacho mhuino sunneacho (dogs) munn aslo. Antam barai mhuine sunneache zalliat. Adim mortokoch fuddant galtalim. Antam jivo astonach fudant galtai. Joegoauk ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
