Intro to Philology :-)

I have just discovered your site and found interesting. The word phlilology comes from the greek word φιλόλογος as you correctly said.It comes from two words philos (φίλος) -which means friend and not love -and logos (λόγος) which means speech in general. Greek words are very difficult to translate. No offence

A friend

loving, loved, beloved.

word.

Hi Marina,

Yes, there is quite a difference. In your first video, which was quite good by any estimation, I think you seemed a bit nervous. That is not surprising, of course, since you were starting this new adventure and had not done it before. Now, you always appear confident and in control. You have much better camera presence, and your delivery is markedly improved.

You are more confident in your speech as well, and your English has improved tremendously in such a short time.

I also feel that the production on your videos has advanced. The first video was somewhat dark, and of lower production value. You’ve improved the music, graphics, lighting, make-up and clothing. In short, you’ve done a fantastic job all around!

You should be very proud of yourself.

Keep it coming,

Eric

Thanks prospero811! It’s funny because the first video was shot with one of those small HD Widescreen cameras… and the later videos with just my macbook camera.. and yet the later ones seem better.. more personal. Just shows that sometimes high end equipment is not always the best choice!

Thanks for the compliments, they mean a lot to me!

Marina

theodor, I think we both mean the same thing. When you are “fond” of something.. you “love it”.. not in the romantic sense.. it’s just how the English translate “love’. You can’t really be a “friend” of words (that would mean they like you)… but you can like them.. be fond of them.. and “love” them, per se.

It’s probably just the difference between the modern translation and the ancient translation… as they do change over time.

Marina,

You are welcome.

And it’s funny that you mention the quality of the Macbook. I have been thinking of switching to Mac for some time now. When a friend of mine was getting a computer, he was expressing frustration with PC’s, and I said, “Hey, why not try a Mac? They say that they are easier and better, and actually work without getting all screwed up with viruses and bogged down with lousy programs.” He went out and bought one, and has never looked back. So, my next computer will be a Mac as well. I’ve heard nothing but good things about them.

I have some suggestions for the website too!

1. Separate out the section where people submit words. Have them click on a separate link that goes to an emailbox for you, but doesn’t allow discussion of those words. Sometimes people are arguing over the etymology on your comment boards.

2. Eventually, add an English language education page, with lessons on grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. You have a tremendous untapped market here (the posts by most of the subscribers to your website prove that). Educate people on when to use “who” and “whom,” how to use an apostrophe properly, and the proper use of prepositions, etc.

You are doing great!

Thanks,

Eric

Theodor,

Marina is right. There is a dfference between the modern and the ancient translation. Word “φίλος” (philos) in modern greek means “friend”. But word “φίλος” comes from the ancient greek word “φιλώ(-άω)” (philo) that means “I love”. So philology is the science that ” loves the speech ” and philologist is the “speechlover”.

Hi Marina
I just watched your first lesson. Your portage in the video betrays (in a nice way) how serious you were about this project from the very beginning. Now, in the fourth month of 2008, you are confident, relaxed, and your students are having fun with you. The production now is excellent; tight, but not too slick.
I love your lessons, and I Digg every one. Спасиьо.
You are a success, Marina.

ПРИВЕТ!
Me again. I am wondering, are philology and etymology separate schools of study, or just different terms for the same science?
Пока :smile:

seperate.

Hi

I stumbled across your site when I was looking for a song from INXS
and I am now going back over your old videos.

It’s great to see how it has has been enhanced over time with graphics, music etc. etc.

And it gets better each time.

best wishes

Marina has brains over her power of shaking hips! Are men hips different from womens? hip is the word, thank you

i agree with Eric, you did seem a mite nervous. Yet I liked this vid quite a bit. Tastefully dressed, attractive demeanor, and an endearing “i hope they like me” feel.

now, one question: you say philo is “love” and logos is “words” and so we have “love of words” for the definition of philology…

yet, logia has the combining form ology, as in “biology,” and, of course, means “study of”…

so, now, how do we know that philology doesn’t mean “study of love”…

not that i think that would be a bad thing, either… :oops: :roll: :neutral: :shock:

oh, and, the “check me out” was too cute…and surely too true for many…

including me… :cool:

Were you always so camera shy? :shock:
TOTALLY kidding! I watched this
monthes ago, homework for TA.
Great to see it one more time
since I can better appreciate
the NEW camera! No HQ on
this one.
From the looks of things,
Annuddermale is either
giving tours or waxing
nostalgia. Good man! :cool:
Get those links organized!

No homework? No guess
the furshluggenner* word
origin game? Primitive..LOL!
*furshluggenner – MAD Magazine
Alfred E. Newman (what me worry)

5 stars x 2 XOX ciao

Hips? that’s not the pelvis, right?
pelvic tilt, necessary for childbirth,
impossible for men – rigid pelvis.
But not for the ladies! Au Frances
Viva la Difference… :mrgreen: :arrow: :twisted:

:mrgreen:

I recently discovered you and our shared love of etymology! I’ve decided to “check you out” from the very begining (you have improved by leaps and bounds!!). So how and when did the phrases “check out” come from and also “leaps and bounds” get into the mainstream? … hmmm, and what about “mainstream”?

Maybe someday you will sign my OED?! I will stay after school!!!

- humble apprentice (hmmm, apprentice?)

Philology is also a study of history, Thanks, Philology, not the only king of the beasts.

Mountain Lions native to the Americas

You’ve came so far. :cry:

philology

phil + ology

= the study of phils, surely!

Dear Marina,

I wanted to see how you started and Captain Jack kindly directed me here. I like it, and yes different from your polished presentations.

Regarding your point about friend of words. Would my poet’s license cover saying I am a friend of words because they always come to me when I need them — like a good friend?

All my best and congratulations on your wonderful success.

Louie

http://www.amgeneral.com/

actually should have been this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M35_2-1/2_ton_cargo_truck :oops:

own one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Allis-Chalmers-G138-Power-Units-Operators-Parts-Book_W0QQitemZ220298412910QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

I also got one of these but its not in my possesion at this time

the engine not the manual

http://www.wisconsinmotors.com/vh4d.html

This Is what i ran my drilling rig withe, except its painted new holland red, the original paint that came on it.

Here I am again—Thank you for the usufructuary and veda eidenai, ps—I was looking for pain Greek, dynia? wow endless, happy birthday Sag

Marina your attitude on this first movie is so natural I like it!
In your later videos the quality, the humor and the involvment have improved a lot, but your attitude is getting a bit fake… it will be more charming if you just stop acting and be yourself ;)

deusex: Attitude is a good speaking word…I agree humor makes for nice videos, but pop.ularity becomes the genesis(I think) to keep the show in production(that is to pay the piper). Take nothing of my comment deusex, other than for Marina to take the word request[FAKE]…Like I eat fake food or all humor becomes fake in the eyes of reality…a false character imparts real farts :lol: of slang, fake is real!! Joan Jett – Fake Friends :lol: :roll: :lol:

:grin: :!: Happy 2nd Anniversary for the 1st Lesson :!: :grin:

Each week I am going to put up a new video teaching the origin of a word. I hope you like it. I am still trying to figure out how to edit my videos.. I hope they are ok. Marina

Hello Marina,
So March 2nd is your 2 Year Anniversary- Congratulations on your success.
I stopped by this lesson because I just received this e-mail:
Some retro HotForWords for my 2 year anniversary!
Posted: 26 Feb 2009 05:49 PM PST
So I wanted to make sure of the date.
Hopefully the compliments on your success haven’t become stale so that you’re deaf to them. I’ve been a student of yours for 1 Year last month and I’ve learned more than etymology. My fellow students seem to be scholars in many fields and they all seem to gravitate to your website where they teach their fields of knowledge through lively debates.
Your show has touched so many people in many different ways and I’m very happy to have enjoyed this past year here. I’m looking forward to many more.
Thank you

Quote
“Why don’t you write books people can read?” – Nora Joyce to her husband James 1882-1

I love your neW book

:cool:

Marina what was the first video that you did to be on the HotForWords web site? I don’t remember.

[who came up with dividing people into races?]“Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.” – H. G. Wells 1866-1946………….the race is on… :lol: “Parody” its so freakin fun to say… {The Word “Bubbleocity” its so freakin fun to say}——— from WORD/PHRASE SUGGESTIONS of hotforwords

Cunniliguist Teacher Captain Galaxy Class
I

:cool: Happy 3rd Anniversary for the 1st Lesson :!: :grin:

Right ON!…dear john of JOHN DEERE :lol: …MARINA is a “GOOD THING”…do U think Marina would do the word *[JOHN]*—-good day cufan71 :smile:

almost 200 pages of posts!!! :smile:

Wow! I just popped over here for fun and giggles. Marina you have come so far from that very first video!
:grin:

:grin: Boy Marina, you sure have come a long ways from this. :cool:

{Urban}
{Diamond in the rough}

:smile: She may seem shy and ordinary right now, but give her a couple more years, she truly is a diamond in the rough. ;-)

Here the incredible story of the καυτή φιλόλογος began.