BCanr2d2 Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 Have always gone with lightsabre... Since it is a laser sword, therefore there is a type of fencing sword called the sabre, so that is where I take my cues on how to spell it.
Jedi_Monk Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 Every modern language is an outgrowth of some prior language; language is something that's always evolving. Separate two people who speak the same language long enough and you'll come back to find that they have two separate languages. There are thousands of regional dialects around the world. Just because "sabre" came first, doesn't mean that it's the only correct way. Just because the first human language probably consisted of grunts and growls doesn't mean that that's the proper language of humanity. English has branched again on either side of the pond. Sabre is one of the words that has changed. Yes, the spelling saber might be American, and it is propper English and the accepted spelling in America; Star Wars, as you've pointed out, was created in America by an American. Star Wars is American, therefore it is lightsaber, it is propper and that, as they say, is that!
Wacky_Baccy Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 Posted by Jedi_Monk Yes, the spelling saber might be American, and it is propper English and the accepted spelling in America; Star Wars, as you've pointed out, was created in America by an American. *giggle* ...Did you really have to make it italic too? ^_^
BCanr2d2 Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 Well, it's PROPER to spell words properly too!!!
Bob Gnarly Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 Originally posted by leXX Sorry Wacky!! Boss - well you put forth such a compelling argument there that I might even change my mind! why argue, i know im right:cool:
C'jais Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 In Denmarkian, it's called a Lyssværd - or light sword. Why not just call it that, since it has nothing to do with a sabre anyway? I agree with you all, even though I spell it saber most often (what I'm used to seeing). Jedimonk: You're right that languages evolve, but that's why we distingiush between them by giving them different names. That's why it's false to call saber the English spelling - you should call it the correct American spelling. BTW: Funny how Americans insist on pronouncing the letter "Z" as [see] instead of [sed]. People couldn't pronounce my gaming nickname "Chraize" right, and ended up calling me "crazy" instead.... grrrrrrr.....
Jedi_Monk Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 That's why it's false to call saber the English spelling - you should call it the correct American spelling. Fine, I won't call it the English spelling: it's the definitive Star Wars spelling in English-speaking countries
Clem Posted December 7, 2002 Posted December 7, 2002 if they were speaking proper english ... theyd be spelling it right so ur talking about american speakers
Hekx Posted December 12, 2002 Posted December 12, 2002 I'm spelling it Saber because of the SW Universe language of 'basic' and callling any fancy fencing swords sabres Jawa's probably Jawre in English.
-s/<itzo- Posted December 12, 2002 Posted December 12, 2002 off topic but i got a question for ya english folks. is there asians with accents there in europe. i just can't picture an asian guy with an english accent.
Wacky_Baccy Posted December 12, 2002 Posted December 12, 2002 Posted by -s/<itzo- off topic but i got a question for ya english folks. is there asians with accents there in europe. i just can't picture an asian guy with an english accent. There are actually quite a few of them It's becoming increasingly rare to hear a polished English accent anywhere, which is a shame, IMO... *goes off to polish his accent *
vegietto Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 i yhink it is lightsaber yeah european ppl are weird they always want some tea
-s/<itzo- Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Originally posted by vegietto i yhink it is lightsaber yeah thats how we spell it here in america but down in europe they spell it "lightsabre". european people are weird, don't ask. like i said before lets consider "Lyte Seyba" the ebonics way of saying it.
Lost Welshman Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Im Welsh, thats in Britain, NOT ENGLAND!!!!!!!!, thats european for those of you who dont know, and I say lightsaber, cos that is the correct spelling
Elijah Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 *I Dunno if this has alredy been said...* If Lucas wants to call it a Saber, its a Saber. If I make a story and call a knife a nife than it sure as heck is a nife. no more, no less
C'jais Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 Originally posted by ZDawg *I Dunno if this has alredy been said...* If Lucas wants to call it a Saber, its a Saber. But as Lexx or Clem said, Lucas actually named it a sabre in the manuscript and on all other occasions.
vegietto Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 yeah it a saber u english ppl have some problems but ya'll ain't that bad
DiRtY $oUtH™ Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 i agree..its lightSABER...i think the English are just confused...
Jedi_Monk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 But as Lexx or Clem said, Lucas actually named it a sabre in the manuscript and on all other occasions. Not on all other occasions; Lucas spelled it "lightsaber" in the script of Episode I.
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