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
| 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