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The use of the [[accusative]] case was controversial - it was pointed out that many languages do not have one (for example English and French, except for pronouns), and its inclusion might create a difficulty for native speakers of these languages. However, Zamenhof felt that the lack of an accusative case led to ambiguity in certain instances.

The use of the [[accusative]] case was controversial - it was pointed out that many languages do not have one (for example English and French, except for pronouns), and its inclusion might create a difficulty for native speakers of these languages. However, Zamenhof felt that the lack of an accusative case led to ambiguity in certain instances.

The intended role of Esperanto as a [[lingua franca]] was never realised - English has become, to all intents and purposes, the international language.

The intended role of Esperanto as a [[lingua franca]] was never realized - English has become, to all intents and purposes, the international language.

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