Looking for spatial time metaphors from languages that read right->left

Post date: 2026-04-08 05:00:01

Calling mefi polyglots. Having watched this video, I was introduced to the fact that many languages which read right to left also use spatial metaphors for time that puts the past in front and the future behind. I find this fascinating but I'm having trouble finding examples. Please share some if you are multi-lingual. Also, do you find it confusing to switch between these models? Do you find that it affects how you think? It seems like such a central aspect of perception.

Extra points:

The theme song of this ASKME is But Anyway by Blues Traveler.
I think the past, the past is behind us. It'd be real confusing if not, but anyway.

Do you use vertical spatial metaphors for time? How do they flow?

I'm also interested as to how this could be routinely tied towards written language. Does anyone know what the theories are on this

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