Router Pronunciation: A Poll on the Correct Way to Say It

[fresh_42]

Ansatz is German for "approach" (approximately), it doesn't make sense to add 's to it.

I couldn't write Ansätze, couldn't I?. And if they get uneasy on their routers, I'll demand all back, not just a single Ansatz.
But demanding a correct plural might be an even far better idea!

 

[mfb]

Ah, plural. That is challenging. But so is Schrödinger's name for those not familiar with German. Or Euler.

 

[jtbell]

a rooter isn't a good word, the only use I know of for someone/animal that is a rooter is the slang for intercourse

In the US, Roto-Rooter is a well-known plumbing company that specializes in clearing clogged drains and sewers.

(from Wikipedia)

 

[fresh_42]

Ah, plural. That is challenging. But so is Schrödinger's name for those not familiar with German. Or Euler.

My favorite is Graßmann.

Euler should be easy. They have an entire hockey team with his name! The Edmonton Eulers!

 

[1oldman2]

In the US, Roto-Rooter is a well-known plumbing company that specializes in clearing clogged drains and sewers.

(from Wikipedia)

That is the first thing that crossed my mind about this thread, I was also surprised to see Dave was familiar with the same context as I am, that dates from school days in the 70's for me. I would reset my "rooter" by flushing, but the power was off briefly and my router reset itself today.

 

[1oldman2]

The Edmonton Eulers!

Laughing my azz off!