2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# Even a fool is thought to be wise
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2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00
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This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: "People even think a fool is wise" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# keeps his mouth shut
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2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00
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This means that he does not speak. Alternate translation: "does not speak" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# he is considered to be intelligent
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2019-02-11 22:07:05 +00:00
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This can be written in active form. Alternate translation: "people consider him to be intelligent" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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