loanwords in English

loanwords in English

Here is a list of some common loanwords in English:

  1. 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
  2. Cafe (noun): ( Borrowed from French).a small restaurant or coffee shop where drinks and light meals are served.
  3. Deluge (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a heavy and prolonged downpour of rain.
  4. 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.
  5. Encore (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a request for a repetition of a performance, typically made by an audience.
  6. Fallout (noun): (Borrowed from German.) the undesirable consequences or results of a particular event or situation.
  7. Fiasco (noun): (Borrowed from Italian.) a complete failure or disaster.
  8. Gratis (adjective): (Borrowed from Latin.) given or done without charge.
  9. Haute couture (noun): (Borrowed from French.)high fashion, characterized by the use of expensive and luxurious materials and the creation of highly customized clothing.
  10. Inferno (noun): (Borrowed from Italian.) a place or situation of great suffering or destruction, often likened to hell.
  11. Kiosk (noun): (Borrowed from Turkish.) a small structure, typically open on one side, used for selling newspapers, refreshments, or other goods.
  12. Maelstrom (noun): (Borrowed from Dutch.) a situation characterized by great confusion and turmoil.
  13. Quandary (noun): (Borrowed from Latin.)a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
  14. Safari (noun): (Borrowed from Swahili.) a journey or expedition, especially for hunting or observing animals in their natural habitat.
  15. Steak (noun): (Borrowed from French.)a slice of meat, typically beef, cut from the fleshy part of the animal’s back or ribs.
  16. 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.

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