Trick question. Answer is 100%. In the time of the Romans there was no English language. Now there is. Was it hiding on a library shelf all that time or is English a combination German, French, Spanish, Celt, etc.? The above is a 'trick' answer. Certain words in English are borrowed in the sense of being very obviously foreign, for example, coup d'état, régime. Neither the question nor the first answer are 'tricks.' I agree, in part, with both answers. The English language we speak, read and write today did not exist 2,000 years ago. Neither did it exist in its present form even 1,000 years ago. English is a people's language. There is no official organization to determine what is correct or incorrect English, such as exists for the French language. There are, of course, generally accepted principles. In my 64 years on this planet, I have noticed a very clear relaxation of many of the formerly unrealistically rigid rules of grammar. During this same period, thousands -- perhaps tens of thousands -- of new words have been added to the dictionary. English is constantly being developed and expanded by the English speaking people. Yes, we import words and phrases from other languages, but that is essentially the history of English.
It is estimated that around 80% of English words have been borrowed from other languages due to historical interactions with various cultures and civilizations.
Some common words borrowed from other languages into English include "admiral" from Arabic, "chocolate" from Nahuatl, "piano" from Italian, and "tsunami" from Japanese. English has borrowed words from many languages throughout its history due to interactions with different cultures and societies.
Prefixes and suffixes come from various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Old English. Many English prefixes and suffixes have been borrowed from these languages and integrated into the English language over time.
English was born out of Anglo-Saxon (related to German) and Norman French. However, modern English also includes a great deal of Latin, and has borrowed words from many languages. The English language continues to evolve; like all languages, it is alive.
There are many loanwords in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, including French, Latin, Greek, and German. These loanwords enrich the vocabulary and reflect the historical and cultural influences on English.
English is considered a language with many borrowed words because it has been shaped by various historical events and cultural influences. As a result, English has absorbed vocabulary from many other languages, such as Latin, French, and German, which have contributed to its diverse and varied lexicon.
There is no South African language. South Africa is a country of dozens of languages, with 11 official languages including English.
English and Tagalog are unrelated languages. They have little in common other than terms they have borrowed from each other.
Some common words borrowed from other languages into English include "admiral" from Arabic, "chocolate" from Nahuatl, "piano" from Italian, and "tsunami" from Japanese. English has borrowed words from many languages throughout its history due to interactions with different cultures and societies.
Prefixes and suffixes come from various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Old English. Many English prefixes and suffixes have been borrowed from these languages and integrated into the English language over time.
English was born out of Anglo-Saxon (related to German) and Norman French. However, modern English also includes a great deal of Latin, and has borrowed words from many languages. The English language continues to evolve; like all languages, it is alive.
There are many loanwords in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, including French, Latin, Greek, and German. These loanwords enrich the vocabulary and reflect the historical and cultural influences on English.
English is considered a language with many borrowed words because it has been shaped by various historical events and cultural influences. As a result, English has absorbed vocabulary from many other languages, such as Latin, French, and German, which have contributed to its diverse and varied lexicon.
Some English words borrowed from other languages include "entrepreneur" (French), "tsunami" (Japanese), "safari" (Swahili), and "pajamas" (Hindi).
The better question is Which languages have not borrowed from English? In a global economy, all but the most isolated languages have English words, either in loan translation or directly borrowed.
The word "yak" was borrowed from Tibetan language.
It is exactly the same as in English. Names do not translate into foreign languages unless they originated from that language or have been borrowed into that language, such as Biblical names.
Some examples of words borrowed directly from other languages into English include "sushi" from Japanese, "croissant" from French, and "avatar" from Sanskrit. These loanwords reflect the cultural exchange and influence between languages.