[Opinions] Re: English opinion on German names
in reply to a message by Gingersnap
Arian is the male version of Aria or Ariana.
Yeah, some pronounciation would be difficult.
Lion is the german spelling of the english pronounciation of Leon - in Germany, Leon is pronounced "LEH-awn". So it's the attempt to make the name easier in Germany - but more difficult in english speaking countries.
About Willie: If asked about this name on german websites, most people will tell you about it being slang for p*nis.
Bent is pronounced like the english word bent - which Germans say is an english slang word for "gay"
Yeah, some pronounciation would be difficult.
Lion is the german spelling of the english pronounciation of Leon - in Germany, Leon is pronounced "LEH-awn". So it's the attempt to make the name easier in Germany - but more difficult in english speaking countries.
About Willie: If asked about this name on german websites, most people will tell you about it being slang for p*nis.
Bent is pronounced like the english word bent - which Germans say is an english slang word for "gay"
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"bent" is UK slang. Most people here are from the US.
Oh maybe the "bent" thing is more common in the UK. I've heard it in UK contexts but never in America.
Yeah, I've never heard bent as slang for gay in America.
I feel like I've heard it a lot, but I can't single out any memories of an American saying it. I guess I will blame movies.