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Can you see greek influences today?
Yes, Greek influences can be seen today in various aspects such as architecture, literature, philosophy, and language. Many modern buildings, especially government and educational institutions, are influenced by Greek architecture. Greek mythology and epic poems continue to inspire literature, and many philosophical ideas originated from ancient Greek thinkers are still relevant today. Additionally, numerous English words have Greek origins, showcasing the lasting impact of the Greek language.
What percentage of English vocabulary is derived from Latin and Greek?
Latin words make up about 50% (including Norman French words), and Greek makes up about 5%. The rest are mainly Germanic.
What are some Greek words in the English language?
one is stad, which means competition. We use it in stadium (stad-ium)
What are french words that are still used today in English?
There are old words of French origin, adapted to the modern English language (i.e. cease), modern ones that have been borrowed as such, without any change (i.e. restaurant) and French words and phrases for which there is no English equivalent - which the British-speaking people believe they pronounce like the French (but they're wrong!!), for example - 'coup d'etat'.
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.
What Greek words do you use today?
Lots of them. At least a quarter of English words derive from Greek. Anything from regicide to philosophy.
Is the English language still adapting words from the Latin and Greek languages?
yes
What is the word face when translated from Greek to English?
The word face translated from Greek to English is still face. There are some languages that have words that are very interchangeable face is one of those words.
What are some ancient greek words still used today?
like academy is still used today as a learning place
Did ancient Greeks use the same words as Americans?
In a word, no, although many modern English words are derived from ancient Greek words, and both Greek and English are ultimately derived from the same ancient language, known today as Proto-Indo-European.
Are Greek words spelled the same as English words?
No. They Greek language uses a different alphabet than English.
Can you see greek influences today?
Yes, Greek influences can be seen today in various aspects such as architecture, literature, philosophy, and language. Many modern buildings, especially government and educational institutions, are influenced by Greek architecture. Greek mythology and epic poems continue to inspire literature, and many philosophical ideas originated from ancient Greek thinkers are still relevant today. Additionally, numerous English words have Greek origins, showcasing the lasting impact of the Greek language.
Why are 75 percent of English words greek and latin?
Because the French was invading the UK and converted a lot of the Latin words in to the English language. Though when you talk English it might not be 75% Latin and Greek words but that is because the language that is commonly spoken has still inherited a lot from the vikings as well and English people did never adapt to speak only in Latin words.
What Norman words still you use today?
Challenge, candle, castle, pocket, fork, warranty, war,cauldron, causeway,Êgarden, and cattle are just a fewÊNorman words are still in use today in the English language.
Where did the ancient Greek culture not lay the foundation for Western civilization?
It did - via Roman then European culture. Think of architectural styles, plays, and new English technical words today are made up from Greek words - think of the psy- words, from the Greek letter psi. And of course the politics of democracy.
Translate 10 English words to Greek?
deka logia Anglika= '10 English words' :)
What are some vocabulary words from Greek?
Some Greek vocabulary words that are used in English writing are kudos, phobia, genesis, and dogma. The Greek language has had a strong impact on the English language.
