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What are some loanwords (originated in another language and usually retains original spelling in equivalent english) for concepts, things, or experiences that English doesnt necessarily have yet? (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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If you could, please format it

WORD, DEFINITION

I want to add them to a flashcard deck for myself, I casually collect loanwords and have been getting turned on to trying out csv/flashcards lately haha

Feel free to do the same, if the format is followed you can just copy and paste it to a new line of the csv deck

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I've found that this is a cousin of the word "couch" (as in the furniture) in English. Their ancestor referred to a bed or nest.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Yeah I can see how that evolved from the common influence of Latin, since romans invaded Wales. There are other Welsh words that are definitely from Latin (as was the French version.)

    English - French - Welsh

    Monday - Lundi - Dydd Llun

    Window - fenêtre - Ffenestr

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