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  1. 28-Nov-2007, 07:11 #1
    PINKGREAT
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    Default nickname of 'dog'

    'I look like a dog. Hence a nickname of 'dog'.'

    Can you explain the structure: 'nickname of + noun'. Why is preposition 'of' untranslated?
  2. 28-Nov-2007, 10:15 #2
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    Default Re: nickname of 'dog'

    I would say 'Hence the nickname 'dog''
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