2006-08-22 21:41:05 · 10 answers · asked by nabila e 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Latin gave origin to the Romance languages:
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
French
Romanian
Rumansch
Now, about english, the Romans conquered england, but after the fall of the Roman empire, several tribes invaded england.
It is curious, england, that has not been invaded in modern times, was one of the most invaded in ancient times.
Several Germanic tribes invaded england, among them the Anglos and the Saxons. They created the basis of the modern english. Later, in 1066, the Duke William the Conqueror, from Normandy ( France ) invaded england and then many French words came to join the english
2006-08-24 05:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically speaking, English began as a West Germanic language, developed from Old English, which was the language of the Anglo-Saxons. When England was conquered by the Normans, and due other historical events came into play, that original language was heavily influenced by French and Latin.
Still, all languages are in a constant state of change, never remaining the same for very long as more words get added to the vocabulary and as colloquial and slang usage vary over time, so the English that was spoken ten years ago may vary considerably from the English that is spoken today.
2006-08-23 04:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by sleepwalkingdreamer 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
English originated in England, and is a West Germanic language which developed from Old English, the language of the Anglo-Saxons. As a result of the Norman Conquest and other events in English history, it has been heavily influenced, more than any other Germanic language, by French and Latin.
2006-08-23 04:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The English Language is actually a comglomerate of many ancient, aolden European languages: French, Latin, Spanish etc. The origins of this Germanic language has evolved much over the centuries as it is a living language where the people of each region where it is spoken adds a few of their individual quirks. This is what makes the English language so fascinating, because it accomodates all sorts of variations.Think of this: If the English language didn't evolve, we would all be speaking and writing in blank verse today, just as in Shakespeare's era! Imagine how painful that would be! =)
2006-08-23 04:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by Stinkey S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question seems to be one of trying to find a facile summary of the history of English. I believe that the Celts were the first people to settle in England (think of the Stonehenge monument); then the German tribes, the Anglos and the Saxons began to inhabit parts of England; Roman soldiers than began to inhabit the island (think of the wall that still exists in Engand and that cities like Bath mentioned in Jane Austen's Persuasion were named such due to the Roman bathouses; then a French occupation occured that lasted hundreds of years. Thus English is a bit of German and Dutch plus Latin and French but as it is a sponge that absorbs words from other countries you can find Spanish words, and so many influences.
2006-08-23 05:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by Steven S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No...
English language came from:
*French
*Anglo-Saxon
*Germanic
*Celts
*Latin
*Bits of Scandinavian (Vikings came to Britain...)
2006-08-23 04:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by greenfeces20 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, Latin isn't...french is the origin of English language.
2006-08-23 04:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by lasma_kiko 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
it is the most widely spoken language of the teutonic family of languages in the world.
2006-08-23 18:53:47 · answer #8 · answered by bad guppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French, with the Norman conquest
some Anglo-Saxon , some Germanic, some Norse influences
Latin,only indirectly, it seems....Hadrian's legacy seems to be limited to his wall....
2006-08-23 04:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by Gemelli2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I think it has a Celtic origin...
2006-08-23 04:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by esther c 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋