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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnglais
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɑ̃ɡlɛ
"Elle parle anglais couramment."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The language of the people of England, widely used as a global lingua franca.
"She is fluent in English and often translates documents for her company."
- 1
Relating to England or its people or language.
"He enjoys English literature and often reads classic novels."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'English' originates from the Old English 'Englisc', which referred to the language of the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in Britain during the 5th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the language as it absorbed influences from Latin, Norse, and Norman French, reflecting the historical interactions and conquests in England.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "English" is said worldwide
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Inglese
Transliteration: inˈɡleːze
"Parla inglese molto bene."
Inglés
Transliteration: iŋˈɡles
"Habla inglés con fluidez."
Anglais
Transliteration: ɑ̃ɡlɛ
"Elle parle anglais couramment."
Englisch
Transliteration: ˈɛŋlɪʃ
"Er spricht fließend Englisch."
Inglês
Transliteration: ĩˈɡleʃ
"Ele fala inglês muito bem."
अंग्रेज़ी
Transliteration: aṅgrezī
"वह अंग्रेज़ी में धाराप्रवाह है।"
英语
Transliteration: Yīngyǔ
"她说英语说得很好。"
영어
Transliteration: Yeongeo
"그녀는 영어를 잘합니다."
英語
Transliteration: Eigo
"彼女は英語が得意です。"
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