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Neketa- 09-08-2005
facts about english
english has borrowed many words from different languages.
for example ,here are a few words from other lanuages:
from arabic: algebra , almanac, sherbet, spinach ,suger ,sultan ,syrup ,tuna
from chinese: gung-ho , kowtow ,silk , tea , wok , wonton
from german: finger , fish , hand ,pretzal ,sauerkraut ,seltzer
from spanish : alligator , chocolate , cocoa ,hurricane ,lasso ,maize ,tamale ,tomato ,tortilla
hehe ..
by: Nikki

911- 09-08-2005
QUOTE (Neketa @ Sep 8 2005, 12:19 PM)
facts about english
english has borrowed many words from different languages.
for example ,here are a few words from other lanuages:
from arabic: algebra , almanac, sherbet, spinach ,suger ,sultan ,syrup ,tuna
from chinese: gung-ho , kowtow ,silk , tea , wok , wonton
from german: finger , fish , hand ,pretzal ,sauerkraut ,seltzer
from spanish : alligator , chocolate , cocoa ,hurricane ,lasso ,maize ,tamale ,tomato ,tortilla
hehe ..
by: Nikki

Yes.. that´s great idea to post it here.
and from the Czech language is the word : robot candybar/nod.gif

xtina- 09-08-2005
waoooow nice nekky !! candybar/nod.gif candybar/nod.gif
i'v never know it !! candybar/nod.gif candybar/nod.gif

thnx 4 the info !! candybar/hug.gif

Candy- 09-08-2005
thanx niki....

Neketa- 09-09-2005
thanx girls 4 passing

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