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Which language is more superior?
English is by far the most powerful language. It is the dominant language of three G7 nations (USA, UK and Canada), and British legacy has given it a global footprint. It is the world’s lingua franca. Mandarin, which ranks second, is only half as potent.
What is meant by superior language?
Today, English & Spanish are superior languages, by many parameters, e.g.: the number of native speakers/speakers, the number of literature/media in those languages, the extended internet use in those languages, etc. Japanese, with it’s super cuteness language with the symbols system (instead of letters)…
Why are some languages more powerful and prestigious than others?
Various forms of language, such as accents, dialects, gender varieties, and even multilingualism, are seen as more prestigious than others completely because of the people who speak them. This idea of people in power deciding the “best” form of the language applies to all of the areas of your question.
What makes something superior?
1 : situated higher up : higher in rank, importance, numbers, or quality. 2 : excellent of its kind : better a superior athlete. 3 : showing the feeling of being better or more important than others : arrogant a superior smirk.
Is there such thing as superior language?
There is no such thing as a superior language; it is human application of a language, and the limitations of our intellect or imagination, which might make any language functional or less so.
Why is English the strongest language?
English is the most powerful language on earth, for several reasons. 1) Its original Germanic base has been mixed with the Roman vocabulary, giving it “the best of both worlds”–an extremely rich dual arsenal of expression unprecedented in history. 2) It’s extremely laconic (succinct).
What makes a language more prestigious?
Causes. Different languages and dialects are accorded prestige based upon factors, including “rich literary heritage, high degree of language modernization, considerable international standing, or the prestige of its speakers”.
Can a language be superior?