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Take a look at the history of England--you have the Celts, then the Roman invasion and occupation from 44 BCE on, the the collapse of the Roman Empire and the invasions by the Norse and Anglo-Saxons, who settled in.
The Germanic languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons and Norse meshed with the Celtic dialects spoken by the native Celts, forming Old English. Then, in 1066, along came the Norman invasion (the French). After several centuries of French dominance, English re-asserted itself, by this point having evolved with the French influence in Middle English.
There were then several centuries where English evolved along, eventually becoming Early Modern English (that's what Shakespeare wrote in), where writers borrowed heavily from Greek and Latin.
In short, English is related to other languages because people are sociable animals and like to communicate with each other, but also innovative animals, and so languages also evolve.
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English is related to other languages through a process known as language evolution or language change. English has borrowed and adopted words, grammar structures, and sounds from other languages over centuries of contact, trade, and colonization. This has led to English sharing similarities with other languages, especially those within the same language family or regions of contact.
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What languages are most closely related to English?
The languages most closely related to English are other Germanic languages, such as German, Dutch, Danish, and Swedish. These languages share a common ancestor and have similar grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.
How many other languages are in the English language?
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.
Are English and Dutch the same?
No, English and Dutch are two distinct languages with different roots and structures. While they do share some similarities due to both being Germanic languages, they are not the same. English has incorporated many words from Dutch, but they remain separate languages.
Does the English language contain words from other languages?
Yes, English has borrowed words from many languages over time, including Latin, French, Spanish, and German, among others. It has a rich history of incorporating vocabulary from other cultures and languages.
English is combination of what two languages?
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.
What language is Letzeburgesch related to?
It is a Gemanic language so it is related to German, but also Dutch and it also has lesser influences from other languages, such as French.
Are documents normally right-aligned?
Not usually. Documents generally are left-aligned for English and related languages, while they could be right-aligned for other appropriate languages.
When was Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages created?
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages was created in 1966.
What is one of Canada's languages other than French and English I think Chinese is the third language so what is the fourth?
English and French are Canada's only official languages. However, since Canada is very multicultural, many other languages are spoken. See 'related links' for more information.
How many ways can you spell the word friend?
In English, there is only one - friend. (for other languages, see the related question)
What is Canada's Chief languages?
English and some other languages
How are English Hindi and Punjabi related?
English, Hindi, and Punjabi are all languages that belong to different language families. English is a Germanic language, while Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, and Punjabi is an Indo-European language. They are related in that they all have distinct histories and origins but may share some common roots in the broader Indo-European language family.
Which is not the language of computer programming?
Although English is the dominant language of computer languages, this is primarily because a third of all known languages were developed in English-speaking countries, while languages developed in other countries typically use English in order to appeal to a wider audience. However, there are still many non-English programming languages, including symbolic languages, as well as conversions of English-based languages to suit non-English cultures. As to which languages are not used, it would be easier to list those that are or have been used. See related links, below.
What languages does Elizabeth Gillies speak?
Easy english but she know other languages like spanish
Why are idioms are usually in the English language?
There are plenty of idioms in other languages, but you have to speak the other languages to hear them. English is one of the languages spoken all over the world, so you hear more English idioms.
How many other languages are in the English language?
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.
Is English more closely related to Hebrew than the Romance languages?
No, not at all. Neither English nor the Romance languages are even remotely related to Hebrew.However, English is rather closely related to Italic languages such as those in the Romance family via the fact that they are both Indo-European language trees, Germanic and Italic.Hebrew is part of a completely different linguistic family.
