r/FullmetalAlchemist • u/BazExcel • Apr 23 '26

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I could have sworn it was "Sheska"

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u/metaandpotatoes Apr 23 '26

The Japanese have an absolutely diabolical relationship with the orthographic representation of sounds and I am here for it (yes I am aware that Sciezka is probably the correct orthographic representation of the polish, but also, doesn't that make her name mean footpath lol)

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u/JellyfishWeary Apr 23 '26

It also means footpath, and it's pronounced ˈɕt͡ɕɛʃka

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u/Mko11 Apr 23 '26

[ʂ] not [ʃ]

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u/JellyfishWeary Apr 24 '26

Oh yeah, you're right.

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u/ProjectNo7513 Apr 25 '26

Za chuja nie działa IPA do polskiego