Difference between revisions of "Arabic loan words"
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Revision as of 04:03, September 4, 2011
English has the ability to borrow words from other languages integrate them into every day usage. Most of English is derived from other languages such as French, German, and Latin. A perhaps surprisingly large number of loanwords also come from Arabic.
Arabic Loan Words and English synonyms
| Word with Arabic Root[1] | Alternative |
|---|---|
| algebra | functional mathematics |
| arsenal | armory, stockpile |
| assassin | killer, hitman |
| coffee | espresso |
| cotton | |
| elixir | potion[2] |
| Gibraltar | Pillars of Hercules |
| haboob | violent sandstorm |
| lemon | Meyer's fruit |
| lime | |
| mattress | bed-cushion |
| orange | bright brown |
| safari | trip |
| scarlet | red |
| soda | pop, soft drink |
| sugar | |
| summit | |
| tariff | tax |
| zero | none |
- ↑ Arabic loan words in English
- ↑ Note the irony: in English, an elixir is an alcoholic drink of medicinal value—in short, a cocktail.