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34 [thirty-four]

On the train

34 [štiriintrideset]	Na vlaku

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The development of language

Why we speak with each other is clear. We want to exchange ideas and understand each other. How exactly language originated, on the other hand, is less clear. Various theories exist about this. What's certain is that language is a very old phenomenon. Certain physical traits were a prerequisite for speaking. They were necessary in order for us to form sounds. People as far back as the Neanderthals had the ability to apply their voice. In this way, they could distinguish themselves from animals. Additionally, a loud, firm voice was important for defense. A person could threaten or frighten enemies with it. Back then, tools had already been made and fire had been discovered. This knowledge had to be passed along somehow. Speech was also important for hunting in groups. As early as 2 million years ago there was a simple understanding among people. The first linguistic elements were signs and gestures. But people wanted to be able to communicate in the dark too. More importantly, they also had the need to talk to each other without looking. Therefore, the voice developed, and it replaced the gestures. Language in today's sense is at least 50,000 years old. When Homo sapiens left Africa, they distributed language around the world. The languages separated from each other in the different regions. That is to say, various language families came into being. However, they only contained the fundamentals of language systems. The first languages were much less complex than languages today. They were further developed through grammar, phonology and semantics. It could be said that different languages have different solutions. But the problem was always the same: How do I show what I'm thinking?

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Is that the train to Berlin?	J_ t_ v_a_ d_ B_r_i_a_ Je to vlak do Berlina? J_ t_ v___ d_ B_______ Je to vlak do Berlina? __ __ ____ __ ________ Je to vlak do Berlina?
When does the train leave?	K_a_ o_p_l_e v_a_? Kdaj odpelje vlak? K___ o______ v____ Kdaj odpelje vlak? ____ _______ _____ Kdaj odpelje vlak?
When does the train arrive in Berlin?	K_a_ p_i_e_j_ v_a_ v B_r_i_? Kdaj pripelje vlak v Berlin? K___ p_______ v___ v B______ Kdaj pripelje vlak v Berlin? ____ ________ ____ _ _______ Kdaj pripelje vlak v Berlin?

Excuse me, may I pass?	O_r_s_i_e_ s_e_ m_m_? Oprostite, smem mimo? O_________ s___ m____ Oprostite, smem mimo? __________ ____ _____ Oprostite, smem mimo?
I think this is my seat.	M_s_i_, d_ j_ t_ m_j_ m_s_o_ Mislim, da je to moje mesto. M______ d_ j_ t_ m___ m_____ Mislim, da je to moje mesto. _______ __ __ __ ____ ______ Mislim, da je to moje mesto.
I think you’re sitting in my seat.	M_s_i_, d_ s_d_t_ n_ m_j_m m_s_u_ Mislim, da sedite na mojem mestu. M______ d_ s_____ n_ m____ m_____ Mislim, da sedite na mojem mestu. _______ __ ______ __ _____ ______ Mislim, da sedite na mojem mestu.

Where is the sleeper?	K_e j_ s_a_n_k_ Kje je spalnik? K__ j_ s_______ Kje je spalnik? ___ __ ________ Kje je spalnik?
The sleeper is at the end of the train.	S_a_n_k j_ n_ k_n_u v_a_a_ Spalnik je na koncu vlaka. S______ j_ n_ k____ v_____ Spalnik je na koncu vlaka. _______ __ __ _____ ______ Spalnik je na koncu vlaka.
And where is the dining car? – At the front.	K_e p_ j_ j_d_l_i v_z_ – N_ z_č_t_u_ Kje pa je jedilni voz? – Na začetku. K__ p_ j_ j______ v___ – N_ z_______ Kje pa je jedilni voz? – Na začetku. ___ __ __ _______ ____ _ __ ________ Kje pa je jedilni voz? – Na začetku.

Can I sleep below?	A_i l_h_o s_i_ s_o_a_? Ali lahko spim spodaj? A__ l____ s___ s______ Ali lahko spim spodaj? ___ _____ ____ _______ Ali lahko spim spodaj?
Can I sleep in the middle?	A_i l_h_o s_i_ v s_e_i_i_ Ali lahko spim v sredini? A__ l____ s___ v s_______ Ali lahko spim v sredini? ___ _____ ____ _ ________ Ali lahko spim v sredini?
Can I sleep at the top?	A_i l_h_o s_i_ z_o_a_? Ali lahko spim zgoraj? A__ l____ s___ z______ Ali lahko spim zgoraj? ___ _____ ____ _______ Ali lahko spim zgoraj?

When will we get to the border?	K_a_ b_m_ n_ m_j_? Kdaj bomo na meji? K___ b___ n_ m____ Kdaj bomo na meji? ____ ____ __ _____ Kdaj bomo na meji?
How long does the journey to Berlin take?	K_k_ d_l_o t_a_a v_ž_j_ d_ B_r_i_a_ Kako dolgo traja vožnja do Berlina? K___ d____ t____ v_____ d_ B_______ Kako dolgo traja vožnja do Berlina? ____ _____ _____ ______ __ ________ Kako dolgo traja vožnja do Berlina?
Is the train delayed?	I_a v_a_ z_m_d_? Ima vlak zamudo? I__ v___ z______ Ima vlak zamudo? ___ ____ _______ Ima vlak zamudo?

Do you have something to read?	I_a_e k_j z_ b_a_i_ Imate kaj za brati? I____ k__ z_ b_____ Imate kaj za brati? _____ ___ __ ______ Imate kaj za brati?
Can one get something to eat and to drink here?	S_ l_h_o t_k_j d_b_ k_j z_ j_s_i i_ p_t_? Se lahko tukaj dobi kaj za jesti in piti? S_ l____ t____ d___ k__ z_ j____ i_ p____ Se lahko tukaj dobi kaj za jesti in piti? __ _____ _____ ____ ___ __ _____ __ _____ Se lahko tukaj dobi kaj za jesti in piti?
Could you please wake me up at 7 o’clock?	M_ b_s_e_ p_o_i_, z_u_i_i o_ s_d_i_? Me boste, prosim, zbudili ob sedmih? M_ b_____ p______ z______ o_ s______ Me boste, prosim, zbudili ob sedmih? __ ______ _______ _______ __ _______ Me boste, prosim, zbudili ob sedmih?

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