loanwords in English
Here is a list of some common loanwords in English:
- Ballet (noun): (Borrowed from French).a type of classical dance that originated in the courts of Renaissance Italy, characterized by graceful movements and elaborate costumes. Borrowed from
- Cafe (noun): ( Borrowed from French).a small restaurant or coffee shop where drinks and light meals are served.
- Deluge (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a heavy and prolonged downpour of rain.
- Dilemma (noun): (Borrowed from Latin.)a situation in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that are equally undesirable or unacceptable.
- Encore (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a request for a repetition of a performance, typically made by an audience.
- Fallout (noun): (Borrowed from German.) the undesirable consequences or results of a particular event or situation.
- Fiasco (noun): (Borrowed from Italian.) a complete failure or disaster.
- Gratis (adjective): (Borrowed from Latin.) given or done without charge.
- Haute couture (noun): (Borrowed from French.)high fashion, characterized by the use of expensive and luxurious materials and the creation of highly customized clothing.
- Inferno (noun): (Borrowed from Italian.) a place or situation of great suffering or destruction, often likened to hell.
- Kiosk (noun): (Borrowed from Turkish.) a small structure, typically open on one side, used for selling newspapers, refreshments, or other goods.
- Maelstrom (noun): (Borrowed from Dutch.) a situation characterized by great confusion and turmoil.
- Quandary (noun): (Borrowed from Latin.)a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
- Safari (noun): (Borrowed from Swahili.) a journey or expedition, especially for hunting or observing animals in their natural habitat.
- Steak (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a slice of meat, typically beef, cut from the fleshy part of the animal’s back or ribs.
- Tableau (noun): (Borrowed from French). a dramatic or striking scene or scene that is presented to the public, typically as part of a play or film.