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Comment by koakuma-chan

1 month ago

Even if we were to admit that "first" meant "main" and "second" meant "other," it would still be wrong, because it is possible for your first language to no longer be your main language, which is the case for me.

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koakuma-chan

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sodapopcan  1 month ago

Right. Again, it's colloquial. These things happen in languages.

  • koakuma-chan  1 month ago

    I know, just felt like being nitpicky :)

    • sodapopcan  1 month ago

      All good :D

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