Sentient is wrong, correct. “Capable of language” would be more accurate though, with the implication being that they are intelligent. Only humans are capable of language (as opposed to mere communication) and it is thought by some to be either the cause or consequence of our unique human intelligence.
I think Harry means sapient, ’cause every animal with a brain is sentient for sure, and maybe even plants are, to some degree
Sentient is wrong, correct. “Capable of language” would be more accurate though, with the implication being that they are intelligent. Only humans are capable of language (as opposed to mere communication) and it is thought by some to be either the cause or consequence of our unique human intelligence.