IT is considered quite normal for languages to borrow words from other languages. When a language takes words from other languages, these “new arrivals” are usually called borrowings or loan words.

The English language has absorbed all manner of Arabic words over the centuries. Surprising entries include the word ‘jar,’ and ‘serendipity,’ adapted from the Arabic language and now used with no ...

The Middle East’s cultural influence on the world is vast and enduring – evident not only in food, fashion, mathematics and medicine, but also in the global lingua franca, the English language that ...

While the integration of Arab migrants sparks ongoing debates, one thing is for sure: language-wise, Arabic is well rooted in Germany. Both English and German have many common words that stem from the ...

Every language has its peculiarity, languages make up the entirety of any culture. 7 words and phrases in the Yoruba language with Hausa or Arabic It is also usually common to have some words in a ...

As the world marks Arabic Language Day, it is only fair to pay tribute to this rich dialect that has inspired many western languages. Many younger Arab generations are constantly accused of abandoning ...

A woman in Hamburg displays coffee, which comes from the Arabic 'gahweh'. Photo: DPA From giraffes to coffee, we've created a list of common German words which find their roots in Arabic. The ...

The etymology of Persian words is not always very familiar to the public. In contrast, the roots of words in other languages, such as Arabic and English, are more accessible. For example, it is easy ...

The theory of “cultural imperialism” was first proposed by communications scholar Herbert Schiller to describe how a wealthier Western country might be said to dominate another even without actually ...

In his rousing victory speech, Zohran Mamdani appealed to all New Yorkers, promising a city government for everyone. Yet he specifically addressed minorities and the under-represented, saying he and ...