Hugo

[Kepis]

"Hugo has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space."

 

[Niels]

their

 

[Goatboy]

THEIR: -

[h=2]their[/h]adjective \thər, ˈther.

1
: of or relating to them or themselves especially as possessors, agents, or objects of an action <their furniture> <their verses> <their being seen>
2
: his or her : his, her, its —used with an indefinite third person singular antecedent <anyone in their senses — W. H. Auden>

[h=2]Examples of THEIR[/h]

• All the furniture in their house is brand-new.
• They are on friendly terms with their neighbours.
• The students are seeking to exercise their rights.
• The birds have left their nest.
• The trees have all shed their leaves.
• Their artwork is on display at the museum.
• He was angry because of their arriving late.

[h=2]Origin of THEIR[/h]Middle English, from their, pron., from Old Norse theirra, genitive plural demonstrative & personal pron.; akin to Old English thæt thatFirst Known Use: 13th century

 

[Kepis]

its a copy and paste of the message that appears when you try to PM someone who has a full inbox Niels

 

[Niels]

''Hugo has exceeded their'' should be ''Hugo has exceeded his'' right? Or is there something I'm not seeing?

 

[British Red]

The forum does not know their gender Niels, in which case "their" is acceptable (rather than "his" or "hers")

 

[Niels]

The forum does not know their gender Niels, in which case "their" is acceptable (rather than "his" or "hers")

That explains it. I knew it sounded weird.

 

[Robbi]

well done young man not one of us could have challenged or questioned you about your language excellent

 

[spandit]

At least he didn't write "there"

Was worried he'd died when I saw the title - whenever we get an email at work with someone's name as the title it's because they've passed away

 

[Stringmaker]

well done young man not one of us could have challenged or questioned you about your language excellent

That's what I was thinking.

I remember being seriously impressed listening to two Scandinavian colleagues (one Dane and one Swede) being very sarcastic with each other in English. They were old friends and had clearly grasped the subtleties of English in that respect.

Good spot Niels!

 

[Rockmonkey]

I love these threads!!!

RM

 

[Hugo]

Thanks Kepis mate.