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Borrowed words in English

PostPosted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:58 am
by Josep Maria
Any words in English which proceed from other languages:

Spanish ( 47 words): Rodeo, bonanza, canyon, cargo, Colorado, siesta, tornado, ...
Navajo: only one word "Utah". This word mans Upper land.
French (126 words): bayonet, dentist, omelette, promenade, publicity, lieutenant, etc.
Gaelic (48 words) : Bard, glen, dune, golf, whisky (water), pony, etc.

All languages whole world have many words that they proceed from English.