Words

Words in other languages can ‘tickle my fancy’. I have a mother tongue and my relationship to language is linear. The current ‘fancy tickler’ is the Dutch word; Avondklok- literal translation: evening clock in Dutch. Curfew in English. In English, ‘curfew’ has no context. In Dutch, ‘avondklok gives a time, and a hint.

The Prime Minister Rutte said the following yesterday: “We will enforce the curfew. There will be a fine of €95 if you are caught. If you present a falsified document… it’s fraud and you will be persecuted.”.

End of discussion. Clear as can be. Likely will take effect Friday.