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Other Word Origins: Global Influences

~10% of English comes from Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and other languages. Discover the words that fill trade, regional, and cultural niches.

English has borrowed words from over 300 languages. Beyond the major contributors (Greek, Latin, French, Germanic), many languages have left their mark in specific domains: Arabic in mathematics and science, Italian in music and art, Spanish in food and landscape, Japanese in modern culture, Chinese in food and philosophy, and Hebrew in religious and cultural contexts. Understanding these origins helps you spell words correctly and appreciate English's global heritage. Our adaptive practice builds this knowledge naturally. Try it free.

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Arabic

Mathematics, science, and trade

algebraalgorithmalcoholcotton
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Italian

Music, art, architecture, cuisine

pianooperabalconyspaghetti
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Spanish

Food, landscape, US regional terms

canyonplazarodeotornado
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Japanese

Modern culture and technology

sushianimetsunamikaraoke
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Chinese

Food, philosophy, trade

ketchuptyphoontofuyin yang
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Hebrew

Religious and cultural

amenhallelujahkosherjubilee
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Portuguese

Exploration and nature

flamingomangopiranhaalbino
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Hindi

Spirituality and colonial

yogajunglebungalowshampoo
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Persian

Trade and culture

bazaarcaravancheckmatepajamas
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Nahuatl

Food and nature (Aztec)

chocolatetomatoavocadocoyote
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