Explore the World of Loanwords

A colorful and playful illustration depicting various loanwords from different languages creatively blended with iconic cultural symbols from those languages, such as sushi, pasta, and karaoke, arranged in an engaging and visually appealing manner.

Explore the World of Loanwords

Test your knowledge of language and culture with our engaging quiz on loanwords! Discover how different languages have influenced English and expand your understanding of words that have traveled across borders.

10 challenging multiple-choice questions
Learn fascinating facts about loanwords
Great for language lovers and trivia enthusiasts

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CuriousLinguist402

The word sushi [from Japanese] is first recorded in English in the...

1920s

1950s

1890s

What % of the English language consists of words borrowed from other languages?

40 %

60 %

80 %

The three languages with the most influence on modern English ?

Greek, Arabic and Spanish

Latin, French, and German

Scandinavian, Latin and Spanish

Loanword that was taken directly from other language and have retained the original spelling:

French - Irony

Italian - Pasta

Dutch - Cookie

True or false? The word 'anonymous' is a loanword from Greek

True

False

The word 'karaoke' derives from which language?

Japanese

Hindi

Arabic

Loanwords may be altered slightly from the original root words, e.g. Differences in spelling/pronunciation.

True

False

Is it true that borrowings for prestige are sometimes called 'luxury' loans.

True

False

The word ‘cartoon’ originates from the...

Spanish

Latin

Italian

In the 13th century, the term ‘entrepreneur’ is derived from the ________ verb ‘entreprendre’

French

Portuguese

German

Explore the World of Loanwords

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