It's too hot to be outside, so I'm sitting at the computer, reading stuff. Here's an article from the Smithsonian magazine:
"...These horses, named for the Russian explorer who first scientifically described them, are sometimes referred to as “p-horses”...[for Przewalski].
(Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/four-foals-join-herd-przewalskis-horses-smithsonian-180969895/#S3ymrzsBY1zgHwth.99)
Sure, the horses are cute--they're smaller than domestic horses, and have a zebra-like mane--but that's not why I noticed. It's the pronunciation, of course, of Przewalski (pronounced sha-VAL-ski) that reminds me of Buckman and the Przybilla family, (originally pronounced as Sha-billa).
Nope, I didn't know how it was pronounced at first, but knew it probably wasn't Prz-wal-ski.
I would have never guessed its pronunciation in a million years. I am glad you wrote the pronunciation.
ReplyDeleteI have missed your wisdom and posts. I remember long ago - when Grandma was talking about the wonderful neighbors she had. and then years later me trying to find "shabilla" in the phone book...lol. thanks for the translation. <3
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