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Yes, there are plenty, many of which were "Anglicized" by the "Colonists" from the "Savage Natives" who were tagged as "Indians" by the clueless explorers. Corn, succotash, and turkey, for example. Winnebago and Winnipeg originated in "The American" language. In reality, there were over 5,000 languages spoken on the "American" continent before the arrival of the Europeans.

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Where did the English language originate from, and is there a connection between English and Latin?

The English language originated from the Germanic tribes in England. There is a connection between English and Latin as Latin has influenced English vocabulary through the Norman Conquest and the adoption of Latin words into the English language.


What are the different problems in using English language?

Some problems in using the English language:The words in the language originated from many languages, so the rules for English are inconsistent and every rule of grammar has exceptions.The words in the language originated from many languages, so many words sound the same or are spelled the same but have very different meanings.The language is spoken as a first or second language around the world, new words and new usages of words keeps the language in constant change.


Words that originated from the Anglo Saxon language that are still used in the English Language?

The entire core vocabulary of English is Anglo-Saxon ( now called Old English). Even with borrowings from other languages (particularly French after the Norman period), roughly half of the words listed in a typical dictionary originate from Old English.


How many American words are there in sign language?

American Sign Language (ASL) is a unique language with its own grammar and vocabulary, so it does not directly translate English words into signs. However, there can be signs in ASL that correspond to English words, but it cannot be quantified in the same way as spoken languages.


All of these words used in the English Language today originated in myths of the?

Some English words that originated in myths include "narcissistic" (from the myth of Narcissus), "herculean" (from Hercules), "mercurial" (from Mercury), and "muse" (from the Muses). Mythological stories have greatly influenced language and culture throughout history.

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The differences Arabic language and English language?

One of my teachers said that many English words were originated from the arabic language such as vitamine , medicie , ................., and of course I didn't believe him . What do you think of this ?


What are the differences between Canadian English and American English?

There is really not much difference between Canadian English and American English except that some words are spelt differntly and there is different slang too. The English language originated in Europe and when colonists came to Canada and the U.S.A they started developing into what we know today as modern English.


Where did the English language originate from, and is there a connection between English and Latin?

The English language originated from the Germanic tribes in England. There is a connection between English and Latin as Latin has influenced English vocabulary through the Norman Conquest and the adoption of Latin words into the English language.


What are the different problems in using English language?

Some problems in using the English language:The words in the language originated from many languages, so the rules for English are inconsistent and every rule of grammar has exceptions.The words in the language originated from many languages, so many words sound the same or are spelled the same but have very different meanings.The language is spoken as a first or second language around the world, new words and new usages of words keeps the language in constant change.


Words that originated from the Anglo Saxon language that are still used in the English Language?

The entire core vocabulary of English is Anglo-Saxon ( now called Old English). Even with borrowings from other languages (particularly French after the Norman period), roughly half of the words listed in a typical dictionary originate from Old English.


Where is the English originated?

The book the History of English states that English is a combination of many languages. There are many French words. German words, a bit of Latin, and words from many sources including Native American.


Who was the British linguist who originated and developed basic English?

No one-person invented the English language. However Shakespeare invented 30000 new words.


How many American words are there in sign language?

American Sign Language (ASL) is a unique language with its own grammar and vocabulary, so it does not directly translate English words into signs. However, there can be signs in ASL that correspond to English words, but it cannot be quantified in the same way as spoken languages.


How did French words make their way into the American English language?

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What has the author Robbin Battison written?

Robbin Battison has written: 'Lexical borrowing in American sign language' -- subject(s): American Sign Language, English language, Foreign words and phrases, Language and languages, Spoken English


All of these words used in the English Language today originated in myths of the?

Some English words that originated in myths include "narcissistic" (from the myth of Narcissus), "herculean" (from Hercules), "mercurial" (from Mercury), and "muse" (from the Muses). Mythological stories have greatly influenced language and culture throughout history.


Where did the term oh brother come from?

It originated from an Indian Language Sanskrit. The word Of Sanskrit is Bhrata Which in English means Brother! There are lots of English words that originated from Sanskrit, Like Mother, geometry, Trigonometry etc.. Hope this helped! :)