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язык — дело наживное

English translation: (don\'t worry,) language will come with time

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Russian term or phrase:язык — дело наживное
English translation:(don\'t worry,) language will come with time
Entered by: kapura

10:14 Jun 16, 2011
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Russian term or phrase: язык — дело наживное
язык: foreign language
kapura
Local time: 15:04
(don't worry,) language will come with time
Explanation:
http://www.google.com.ua/search?rlz=1C1CHMZ_enUA338UA338&sou...
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Alexander Onishko
Grading comment
Большое спасибо!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +3learning the language is [just] a matter of time
Andrei B
4 +1(don't worry,) language will come with time
Alexander Onishko
4language will come with experience (and practice)
Сергей Лузан
3a foreign language takes time to master
GaryG
3(command/mastery of) the language will come
Jive
3it won't take forever to learn a foreign language
Andrew Vdovin
Summary of reference entries provided
FYI
Oleksiy Markunin

  

Answers


13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
a foreign language takes time to master


Explanation:
I'd go for a freer translation here

GaryG
Local time: 09:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Alexander Onishko: не совсем верно передан смысл русского высказывания - тут имеется в виду, что "не боги горшки обжигают", что мол "не переживай, выучишь язык"
8 mins
neutral  Andrew Vdovin: Agree with Alexander.
1 day 6 hrs
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
(command/mastery of) the language will come


Explanation:
Часть в скобках можно использовать или нет в зависимости от контекста. Также можно в конце добавить "with/in time".



Example sentence(s):
  • If you pay attention in class ... and are committed to your work, the language will come.
  • If you put some time in, the language WILL come.

    Reference: http://www.google.ch/search?q="the+language+will+come&q...
    Reference: http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?T...
Jive
Local time: 15:04
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in EnglishEnglish
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(don't worry,) language will come with time


Explanation:
http://www.google.com.ua/search?rlz=1C1CHMZ_enUA338UA338&sou...

Alexander Onishko
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 21
Grading comment
Большое спасибо!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rebecca Pyatkevich (X)
17 hrs
  -> Большое спасибо!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
learning the language is [just] a matter of time


Explanation:
Кратчайший перевод из многих возможных, наиболее близкий к буквальному

Примеры взяты со страниц (см. ссылки ниже), где авторы - англоязычные специалисты по [обучению] иностранному языку


Example sentence(s):
  • ...there aren't any short-cuts and learning the language is a matter of time
  • ...almost anyone can learn a language – it’s just a matter of time and effort

    Reference: http://nojeokhill.koreanconsulting.com/learning-korean/
    Reference: http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/English-Learning-Adv...
Andrei B
Local time: 16:04
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Спасибо!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anna Beniash
2 hrs
agree  cyhul
20 hrs
agree  Translmania
595 days
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
language will come with experience (and practice)


Explanation:
nclusive Language - [ Перевести эту страницу ]Not unlike Vatican II's call for the use of the vernacular in worship, for many people the acceptance of more inclusive language will come with experience. ...
www.billmessenger.com/page5/.../page67.html - Сохраненная копия edua2800 / English as an Additional Language A21 - [ Перевести эту страницу ]For the EAL learner, learning the nuances of acceptable social behaviour and appropriate use of language will come with experience and practice. ...
edua2800.pbworks.com/.../English-as-an-Additional-Language--A21


Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Local time: 16:04
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 day 6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
it won't take forever to learn a foreign language


Explanation:
Although the big day is less than a week away, even if you don't really know what he wants, it won't take forever to learn something. ...
www.blondieslipstick.com/.../gifts-for-dad.html

You'll feel good about having something to play that sounds good, and if it's not too hard, it won't take forever to master it. ...
www.pianoworld.com/.../Returning to piano after 10 ye. html

Andrew Vdovin
Local time: 20:04
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 16
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Reference comments


3 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: FYI

Reference information:
http://goo.gl/iV37U

Oleksiy Markunin
Canada
Works in field
Native speaker of: Russian
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Сергей Лузан: ТОже крайнеполезная ссылка с учётом скупости контекста. Проглядывал и её, но дать как-то не догадался :(
4 days
  -> =)
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