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Cursed with a stammer
Is that a saying?
The sentence is: She was cursed with a stammer, unmarried but far from stupid. Thanks. |
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Yes, "cursed with a stammer" is quite common. Presumably there used to be a belief that a stammer was imposed as a curse (maldición), by a witch or the devil, but I can't find a reference.
Last edited by Perikles; February 23, 2011 at 03:08 AM. Reason: correct spelling of 'witch' before anyone notices |
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Then, it would be more appropriate "by" (by a stammer), instead "with".
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The witch cursed the man with a stammer The man was cursed with a stammer by the witch |
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I referred that the man was cursed by a stammer. Something similar to the Spanish saying: "Me ha mirado un tuerto".
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A stammer is a speech problem. Someone who has the problem is a stammerer.
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I'm sorry, I thought it meant 'tartamudo' instead of 'tartamudeo'. Now I see it. Thanks.
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No wonder you were confused
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If you had thought a stammer was somebody who stammered (a stammerer), it is not surprising that my explanation with a witch was confusing.
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