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52 Common English Words That Have Germanic Origins

Summary by babbel.com
English is a Germanic language. That means it shares a common origin with languages like German, Norwegian and Danish, all part of the same Indo-European language family. You might expect, then, that English and German would look very similar—but the reality is more complex. The English language is a blend of influences. Over time, it has absorbed vocabulary from Latin, French, Spanish, Greek and beyond, especially after the Norman Conquest. Sti…
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babbel.com broke the news on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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