English may have words for "today," "yesterday," and "tomorrow," but other languages can describe future and past days in more detail. German has "übermorgen" for "the day after tomorrow." Before the adoption of fixed calendars, many civilizations used mobile calendars with unique words for each day. These words were crucial for scheduling events and tracking time. Today, mobile calendars and their associated vocabulary remain important in various cultural and religious contexts.

When Languages Die: Prof. David Harrison
@DazzlingCultures

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