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It is suspected that English was influenced by Sanskrit

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No, Sanskrit is not the origin of English. English has roots in the Germanic languages, influenced by Latin and French due to historical invasions and settlements in England. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-European language that has influenced many languages in the Indian subcontinent.

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