On: Five languages that came from English

[adrianratnapala]

But is it used to soften an imperative? "Once" is is not used that way in English, except aparently in Wisconsin.

Though I find it ironic, that in this context "mal" translates to "once". Since "mal" actually means "multiple times".

[ksenzee → adrianratnapala]

Oh, you mean like "Donne-moi une fois quelques minutes" - the exact same construction as the parent was pointing out exists in Wisconsin. Fascinating. Thanks for clarifying.

[taejo → adrianratnapala]

"Mal" means "time" (singular)

[jmadsen → adrianratnapala]

"mal" means time(s), but used that way in German is a shortened form of "einmal" (once)