The Great Loanwords Quiz
Test your knowledge of the fascinating origins behind everyday English words.
Where does the word originate?
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🤔 What is a Loanword?
A loanword is a word borrowed directly from another language without being translated. It’s the ultimate form of linguistic sharing!
English is essentially a giant sponge.
Throughout history—thanks to trade, exploration, and cultural mixing—English has soaked up vocabulary from all over the globe.
In fact, nearly 80% of the English vocabulary has origins in other languages (like Latin, French, Greek, and many more). As you play this quiz, you’ll discover that words you use every day actually started thousands of miles away!