English has taken words from almost all the countries

English has taken words from all the countries. I will cover words from Chinese, Spanish, French, German, and Indian languages in my new Youtube Channel - Do Speak English. There are more than a million words in the English language. Many of the words we use on a regular basis are actually borrowed from other languages. These foreign-language words are also known as "loanwords" and they are so woven into our lexicons that we don't even realize they're not of English origins.

English And Its Shared Linguistic Roots

Several languages are considered similar to English due to shared linguistic roots. The difficulty of learning a language depends on factors like pronunciation, grammar, and the learner's native language.

Dutch, Frisian, and German are very close Germanic languages to English.

Germanic languages like Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Afrikaans also share similarities.

Romance languages like French, Spanish, and Italian also have lexical overlap with English due to borrowing.

Germanic Languages

Dutch

Dutch is the closest major language to English, sharing a common ancestor in Proto-Germanic and exhibiting similar vocabulary and grammar according to Babbel.

Frisian

This language, spoken in the Netherlands and Germany, is also considered one of the close relatives to English, particularly in terms of pronunciation.

German

Frisian and German share many cognates and grammatical structures with English.

Scandinavian Languages

Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish, though distinct, also share some vocabulary and pronunciation patterns with English, particularly Norwegian.

Afrikaans

This language, developed from Dutch in South Africa, shares similarities with English.

Romance Languages

French

English has borrowed a vast amount of vocabulary from French due to historical influences.

Spanish and Italian

Spanish and Italian languages have shared vocabulary with English in scientific and technical terms.

Scots

Scots is considered a dialect of English, and is very closely related to English. Scots shares a high degree of mutual intelligibility with English speakers.

English words that have French origins.

Because of their proximity, over 30% of English words have French origins. 

Many English words have French origins, including  words related to fashion, hunting, art, and medicine. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 led to the introduction of French words into the English language. Over time, an estimated Here are some examples of English words with French origins:

Fashion: Robe, coat, collar, buckle, fur, jewel, petticoat, lace, cape 
Hunting: Rein, trot, stable, harness, spaniel, pheasant, joust, pavilion, tournament 
Art and literature: Painting, music, sculpture, poet, paper, pen, beauty, prose, romance 
Medicine: Physician, poison, remedy, plague, pulse, malady, pain, gout 
Other words: Adieu, armoire, ballet, bouquet, café, chandelier, chevalier, concierge, debut, rendezvous . Some words of French origin have made their way back into Modern French, including budget, challenge, design, discount, establishment, express, fuel, gay, gin, humour, interview, jury, magazine, management, mess, pedigree, performance, rave, record, reporter, spleen, sport, squat, standard, suspense, tennis, ticket, toast, toboggan, tunnel, vintage. 

Everyday English Sentences

Believe me.

Call me back.

As soon as possible

Give me a hand

I do not understand

I do not mean it

How much is it?

How old are you?

How was your weekend?

What did you say?

What do you need?

What do you think?

What do you want to do?

What do you want?

What's the weather like?

Where are you going?

Is all good?

Is everything OK?

What are you doing?

Absolutely not.

I have no idea.

I agree.

I'm at home

It's on the tip of my tongue

It's ok

It really takes time

It's fort he best

No, I don't want

See you

See you again soon

So I do

I decline!

What's your e-mail address?

What is your job?

What's your name?

What's your phone number?

What is going on?

When is the train leaving?

How can I go to the town centre?

Where are you from?

I just made it

Enjoy yourself

Follow me

God bless you

It's very thoughtful of you

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Do you need help to carry your shopping bags?
I’m sorry for the delay.
Could you please repeat that?
Where are you from?
Nice to see you again.
How was your day?
Excuse me, where is the nearest restroom?
Can you recommend a good restaurant?
Where is the nearest ATM?
I can’t find my keys.
Can you give me a hand?
That’s a great idea!
Have a safe trip!
How would you like steaks to be cooked?
Do you want to go to the shopping mall.
Do you prefer coffee black or with milk.
At what time do you want your breakfast served?
Be careful, the floor is wet.
Bye, See you again!

Indian Words In English

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Indian Words In English

Avatar is the manifestation of a god, especially Vishnu. The word first appeared in English in the 18th century. Avatar is now also used to refer to a computer user’s visual representation within a game, and on a forum. There is a English movie with the name Avatar.

Bungalow is a one-storied house. Derives from the Bengali word bangla meaning, literally, in the style of or belonging to Bengal. The word bungalow in English dates back to the 17th century when it was used to refer to a type of cottage built in Bengal for early European settlers.

Cheetah is a long-legged big cat from Africa, the fastest land animal on Earth. Its black spots provide the clue to the origins of its name, which derives from the Hindi word cita, meaning speckled or variegated.

Bangle is a rigid ornamental bracelet worn around the wrists and ankles. Its appearance in English dates back to the 18th century. It derives from the Hindi word bangri meaning a glass ring or bracelet.

Chutney is a thick, pickled condiment made from fruits, vinegar, spices and sugar. This word entered the English language in the 19th century and derives from the Hindi word chatni, whose meaning is more or less the same as the English word.

Cot as a word has several meanings, but in the sense of a portable bed or a high-sided child’s bed, it derives from the Hindi word kat or khat, meaning a bedstead or hammock. It was included in the English language during the 17th century.

Guru was originally a Hindu or Sikh spiritual guide. The word entered English in the 17th century, where it now also means any respected intellectual guide or mentor. The original word in the Hindi and Sanskrit, which is also guru, means venerable.

Juggernaut in English is an unstoppable force or movement that sweeps aside or destroys anything in its path. In the UK it is also used to refer to very large trucks. The word was included in English in the 19th century and derives from the word Jagannath or Jagannath's chariot, a Hindu deity.

Jungle is an area of dense vegetation or hostile environment. It derives from the Hindi word jangal meaning a forest and was used in English during the 18th century.

Loot is both a noun and a verb. As a verb it means to ransack, to steal from someone or something, most often in a violent way. The noun means whatever is stolen by the act of looting. The word derives from the Hindi verb lut, meaning to plunder or steal.

Pyjamas or Pajamas is a set of loose-fitting sleeping clothes, consisting of a jacket and trousers. The pajama spelling is used in North America. The word was included in English in the 19th century. It derives from the Hindi word payjamah, meaning leg, which is pay, and clothing, which is jamah.

Shampoo is a soapy liquid for washing the hair. It was included in English in the 18th century and derives from the Hindi word champo, which means squeeze or massage.

Thug is a brutal or violent person, it derives ultimately from the Hindi word thag meaning a thief or a cheat. It was included in the English language in the 19th century.

Veranda or Verandah is a sheltered gallery or terrace attached to a house or other building. The word was included in the English language in the 18th century. In Hindi, the word varanda has almost the same meaning. It was originally derived from the Portuguese word varanda, meaning a balcony.

Yoga or Yog was originally a Sanskrit word meaning yoking or union. It refers to a system of Hindu philosophy concerned with achieving reunion with the divine. It involves meditation, breath control and the adoption of certain postures, which is how the word came to have the sense of a system of physical exercise. It was included in English in the 19th century.

Indian Words In English

Phrases And Sentences To Speak Good English

By the grace of God

கடவுளின் அருளால்

परमेश्वर की कृपा से

God's grace!

கடவுளின் அருள்

भगवान की कृपा!

My God!

ஆண்டவா

हे भगवान!

Thank God!

கடவுளுக்கு நன்றி

भगवान का शुक्र है!

Many Thanks

மிகவும் நன்றி

बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद

No problem

பிரச்சனை ஒன்றுமில்லை

कोई बात नहीं

Go ahead.

முன்னால் செல்லுங்கள்

आगे बढ़ो

That's easy

அது எளிது

यह आसान है

That's fine

அது பரவாயில்லை

कोई बात नहीं

Superbly

மிகச்சிறப்பாக

शानदार

That's great

அது நன்றாக இருக்கிறது

यह बढ़िया है

That's marvellous

அது அற்புதம்

यह आश्चर्यजनक है

That's splendid

அது அற்புதம்

यह शानदार है

That's true

அது உண்மை

यह सच है

Very interesting

மிகவும் சுவாரஸ்யமானது

बहुत दिलचस्प

Very old man

மிகவும் வயதான மனிதர்

बहुत बूढ़ा आदमी

Very popular

மிகவும் பிரபலமானது

बहुत लोकप्रिय

Very strict by nature

இயல்பிலேயே மிகவும் கண்டிப்பானவர்

स्वभाव से बहुत सख्त

My youngest daughter

என் இளைய மகள்

मेरी सबसे छोटी बेटी

She is a little girl

அவள் ஒரு சிறுமி

वह एक छोटी लड़की है 

She is a naughty girl

அவள் ஒரு குறும்பு பெண்

वह है एक शरारती लड़की

She is a smart girl

அவள் ஒரு புத்திசாலி பெண்

वह एक चतुर लड़की है

We belong to middle class

நாங்கள் நடுத்தர வர்க்கத்தைச் சேர்ந்தவர்கள்

हम मध्यम वर्ग के हैं

I have to eat

நான் சாப்பிட வேண்டும்

मुझे खाना है

I want some more food

எனக்கு இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் உணவு வேண்டும்

मुझे और खाना चाहिए

Lock the doors

கதவுகளை பூட்டு

सभी दरवाज़े बंद कर दो

Please open the door

தயவுசெய்து கதவைத் திற

कृपया दरवाजा खोलो

Close your eyes

கண்களை மூடு

अपनी आँखें बंद करें 

Would you like to drink water

நீங்கள் தண்ணீர் குடிக்க விரும்புகிறீர்களா

आप पानी पीना चाहेंगे 

आप पानी पीना चाहेंगे