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From: simon@psuvax1.UUCP (Janos Simon)
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Subject: Re: False cognates (sequel)
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Date: Sat, 6-Jul-85 13:02:41 EDT
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This is just a curiosity - I am not a linguist and have no idea of etymologies.
In Portuguese, the imperative of the verb "puxar" (to pull) is "puxe" (the x is
pronounced as sh, u as oo, the e is short). As a result, Brazililians in 
English-speaking countries have difficulties with doors marked "push".

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