Exercise
Dutch, German, and Celtic Etymology
Study how Dutch, German, and Celtic languages contributed to English vocabulary. Practice identifying root origins and word connections across these language families.
Questions
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The word 'cookie' came into American English from the Dutch word 'koekje'. What does 'koekje' mean?
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The word 'cruise' comes from the Dutch verb 'kruisen'. What does 'kruisen' mean?
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The word 'easel' (used by painters) comes from the Dutch word 'ezel'. What is the literal meaning of 'ezel'?
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The word 'kindergarten' was borrowed directly from German. What is its literal translation?
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The German word 'wanderlust' was borrowed into English. What does 'wanderlust' mean?
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The word 'pretzel' comes from German 'Brezel', from Latin 'brachiatus'. What does 'brachiatus' mean?
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The word 'waltz' comes from the German verb 'walzen'. What does 'walzen' mean?
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The word 'slogan' comes from Gaelic 'sluagh-ghairm'. What was a 'sluagh-ghairm' originally?
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The word 'clan' comes from the Scottish Gaelic word 'clann'. What does 'clann' mean?
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The word 'whiskey' comes from Gaelic 'uisge beatha'. What does 'uisge beatha' literally translate to?
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The word 'penguin' is believed to originate from Welsh 'pen' and 'gwyn'. What do 'pen' and 'gwyn' mean?
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The word 'landscape' entered English from Dutch painter term 'landschap'. What did 'landschap' mean?