Santosh Helekar wrote: "I can say with confidence that there are domains of human experience in which Konkani is much richer than English."
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Dear Santosh,
I agree with you. For example calling someone an illegitimate child in Konkani is so much more explicit and satisfying in Konkani than the English equivalent. In fact in the area of curse words, private parts and sexual acts I think Konkani is superior to most languages. But we cannot go there because of the rules of GoaNet.
Santosh, could you perhaps give us some non-controversial human experiences where Konkani is richer in description than English? I know you are right but no examples come to mind right now, as my mind is still stuck in the implications of the earlier paragraph.
On a related note, a few Cyber Goans have been taking note of my English to Konkani Translation Services and have asked me to teach them basic cursing in Konkani. This I gather is the first thing one asks to learn when trying to assimilate a new language non-formally. I am in the process of compiling a free short tutorial called Cursing in Konkani. People interested in joining as students or as language advisors please contact me directly. In your introductory e-mail please mention whether you wish to teach or to learn and your current level of Konkani usage. All correspondence will be kept completely confidential, except for those who give me permission to quote using their names.
There have been various attempts at getting the younger generation of Goans settled abroad to get interested in learning the language of their soil. Not much has worked out. Maybe this would be a alternative way of getting them interested in Konkani.
Together WE can do it for Goa!
Cecil
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