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The Scandinavian invasion of Britain between the 8th and 11th centuries led to the incorporation of many Old Norse words into Old English, which eventually influenced the development of the English language. These loanwords enriched the vocabulary of English and contributed to its evolution into Middle and Modern English.
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Who founded English language?
The English language evolved over centuries from various Germanic dialects spoken in what is now England. It was influenced by the arrival of Scandinavian invaders and the Norman Conquest. There is no single individual who founded the English language.
The date the English language originated?
This is difficult, if not impossible to answer. It started out as a diversion of the Anglo-Frisian people who settled in Britain. Mostly of Germanic, Scandinavian, and Norman French origin with a heavy sprinkling of words from Greek and Latin, it is now spoken worldwide as the first language of over 300 million people. The original date for it is however, impossible to say. Answer You would also need to ask the question, "which English"? Old, Middle, or Modern?
When did English become the official language of Britain?
English became the official language of Britain during the Middle Ages, specifically around the 14th century. This was due to the increasing influence of the English language following the Norman Conquest in 1066 and the subsequent decline of Norman French as the primary language of the ruling class.
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.
What percentage of the British speak English as a second language?
8% of the population speaks English as a second language. However, this percentage does not include people that live in Britain but do not speak any English at all.
Is old English a Scandinavian language?
No. It is Germanic, from the Anglo Saxons.
What has the author Sibylle Hug written?
Sibylle Hug has written: 'Scandinavian loanwords and their equivalents in Middle English' -- subject(s): English language, Foreign words and phrases, Influence on English, Scandinavian, Scandinavian languages
Is Britain A language?
Britain is an island, not a language. Most of the people in Britain speak English.
What two invasions added additional words to the evolving English language?
German Invasion and Norman Invasion
When did the word lumpia came oto the english language?
If you mean Lumpier, it was possibly adopted into the English language from a 13th century Scandinavian word 'lumpe'. Otherwise the origin is unknown
Who founded English language?
The English language evolved over centuries from various Germanic dialects spoken in what is now England. It was influenced by the arrival of Scandinavian invaders and the Norman Conquest. There is no single individual who founded the English language.
What protected Britain from French invasion?
I would say the English Channel as a natural barrier.
The English language evolved from an earlier language called what?
Modern English comes immediately from Middle English, the language of Chaucer. That derived from Old English or Anglo-Saxon, the language of Beowulf. That language, little more than a Germanic dialect, derived from Common Germanic, the common language of all Germanic languages (Dutch, Friese, German, Scandinavian...).
What is the Chinese word for English?
* n. language of Britain * n. Britain * n. people of Britain * adj. of or relating to Britain
What is the Chinese word for the English?
* n. language of Britain * n. Britain * n. people of Britain * adj. of or relating to Britain
Why didn't Julius Caesar force the conquered Britons to speak Latin?
Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.Julius Caesar did not force to conquered Britons to speak Latin because he never conquered Britain. He only made two attempts at invasion, but was forced to turn back because of the weather. However after Britain was made a Roman province, Latin was the official language and most Brits spoke it, as it was to their advantage. The English language changed after the Romans left due to the various invasions.
What language spoken in Britain is considered noble?
In modern times, The language of nobility in England is English. Historically, it was Latin.
