Discussion Does One's Native Language Impact/Affect the Way in Which One Sees the World?

[Español]

I have always wondered about such a possibility. Based on my personal experience, I do tend to have a different perspective of the world when I think/speak in my native language, as opposed to, for instance, English. I want to know what you guys think.

 

[WarriorSkull]

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[Español]

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Language is intrinsically linked to culture. Therefore, speaking a foreign language implies or presupposes a partial detachment from one's culture (This is a mere conjecture, so do not take it as an absolute).

 

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[tulasdanslos]

I definitely default to English when thinking negatively.
No es que se acabó, siempre pienso it's over.

 

[Español]

I definitely default to English when thinking negatively.
No es que se acabó, siempre pienso it's over.

I have deliberately chosen to think in the English language even though I greatly appreciate my native language.

 

[MulattoDisgrace]

Of course. I think that there are even some studies about this. This is an interesting topic, even for me that hate linguistics.

 

[FidelCashflow]

Anybody else getting major skull face vibes from this post?

 

[PPEcel]

I grew up in a few different places and am not sure I feel like I belong anywhere.