English does not borrow from other languages. English follows other languages into dark alleys, raps them over the head with a cudgel, then goes through their pockets for loose vocabulary and spare grammar.
Mad Lews, that's so very true.
And, in this day and age, it's very important to take the time to edit our work before publication.
There are a number publishers who do not, that's correct, do not, edit work. Yes, they format it, make it pretty with marketing, etc. Yet, they won't edit the story, even for spelling or punctuation. They'll even state this in their submission guidelines.
It can make for some frusterating reading after a book has been purchased.
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