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== == Well, I can't tell actually how many word exist. Since the early English language is a mixture of Anglo-Saxon, old German and Danish, there have to be hundreds, if not thousands of German-related words in the English language. Some examples include "tide" or "clock". It's the same word, the same meaning in "Platt-Deutsch" (dialect spoken in the northern regions of Germany) as in English, it's only pronounced differently. Other words are adopted completely from the German language, such as "Kindergarten", "Rucksack" or "Apfelstrudel", and of course the words that the soldiers of WWI and WWII brought back to their (English-speaking) home countries. (I hope sometime someone might have a certain number to give the correct answer)
(1) The English language is in a constant state of change with words constantly coming into and going out of usage.
(2) Do you mean British English? American English? Indian English? Canadian English?
(3) Spoken and written English are different. Spoken (and generally less formal) English tends to use words with Germanic roots more than written (and generally more formal) English, which tends to use French equivalents.
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How do you translate English words into German words?
By using an English to German dictionary ... The problem of doing translations this way is that the words may be correctly translated, but the grammar is likely to be incorrect. There are websites that will do translations, You can use Google to find these.
How did the latin language influence the English language?
Nearly 50 percent of our words in English have Latin roots. Some students who take Latin in school say that learning Latin helps them understand the meanings of words in English.
How do you say prince in German?
AnswerThere are two words in German which are usually translated as 'Prince' in English: 'Prinz' is used for sons of the monarch, and 'Fürst' is used for the ruler of a principality.
Is parish German?
parish. do you mean German word? if that's what you meant, then no. it's English. parish. do you mean German word? if that's what you meant, then no. it's English. parish. do you mean German word? if that's what you meant, then no. it's English.
What is the English word faith in German?
Glauben is faith in German.
Which has more words German or English?
German!
What is a word that is German that is the same in English?
KindergartenZeitgeistAngstPoltergeistDoppelgängerSchadenfreudeErsatzare all German words that have made it into the English language
English words that come from German?
Some English words that come from German include "kindergarten," "angst," "doppelganger," and "wanderlust."
What does the German word aus unserem mean in English?
The German words "aus unserem" mean "from our" in English.
How did German influence the English Language?
German influence on the English language can be seen through loanwords, cognates, and grammatical structures. Many English words have Germanic origins, especially words related to everyday activities and household items. Additionally, grammar rules and sentence structure in English have been influenced by German due to the shared Germanic linguistic roots of both languages.
Where can I find words in German?
Any online German dictionary such as the Leo German-English dictionary at dict.leo.org
What are 2 German words that you use in English?
hamburger
Are there German words with no English equivalent?
yesSchadenfreudeKreiswehrersatzamtErsatzdienstleistender, Sehnsucht
How do you say Brooklyn in German?
Like in English - Brooklyn. In general, there are no special german words for cities in english speaking countries.
What is the English translation of the German word visitenkarten?
The German word 'visitenkarten' translates to 'business cards' in English. One can find more German to English words on such sites as Google Translate.
Which two language group provide the origins of most English words?
Latin and German
What is the meanings of some German words used in English?
means .
