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Before the Roman Empire conquered England, the English people spoke a Celtic Language. That language remained but sprinkled with Latin while Rome ruled. Rome withdrew its legions around 500 A.D. At that point various Germanic peoples moved to England. Celtic remained spoken in Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall.
Still, Old English, a mixture of Germanic languages and Celtic had mainly formed by 600 A.D. It had many similarities to Frisian. It also had a number of differences with its many conjugations and declensions. We can only read Chaucer in translation and he was much later.
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How has English language helped in developing Nigeria?
Besause the american started the Nigerians and by their heredity the English language started developing in Nigeria
What language does English come from?
English has roots in the Germanic language family, deriving primarily from Old English and heavily influenced by Latin, French, and other languages due to historical invasions and migrations. It is a West Germanic language that has evolved over centuries to become the global lingua franca.
How'd silver get its name?
It all first started with the Lithunian language which was called sidabras. Then from the Germanic language Old High German derived it from the lithunian language and was called silbar.Next, the Middle Old English derived it from the lithunian and called it seolfor. Last, the Middle English derived from the preceding language again that last altered the word and is the word silver.
Old English was the language of the what?
Latin
What language is of from?
of comes from Old English
How old is the English language?
The English language is about 1500-2000 years old. Modern English is somewhere between 300 and 400 years old--Shakespeare wrote in Early Modern English.
Why English is language?
The English language is a descendant of the original language Old English. Through trade and war, mostly, English was spread quickly though out England and beyond.
Old English was the language of the?
Anglo-Saxons
Did the old English language stop in 1066?
No, the old English language did not stop in 1066. The Norman Conquest in 1066 influenced the development of Middle English, which gradually replaced Old English as the dominant language in England. Old English continued to be used in some contexts alongside Middle English for a period of time.
When did pear enter the English language?
Pear grew up in the English language. It is the modern form of the Old English word peru.
What language does Gerald Croft use in Inspector Calls and anything else about his language?
Gerald croft has old English Gerald croft has old English
What languages influenced the language of old English?
The language of Old English was influenced by various languages, including Latin (through the Roman occupation of Britain), Celtic languages (spoken by the pre-Roman inhabitants of Britain), and Old Norse (introduced by the Viking invasions). These influences shaped the vocabulary, grammar, and phonology of Old English.
