I need to know where these following words come from: Souvenir, Kindergarten, Coleslaw, piano, kosher, Smorgasbord.
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2007-11-05 10:35:32 · 2 answers · asked by -ami 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Souvenir. From the French 'souvenire derived from Latin 'subvenire' (sub ; under, venire : to come) meaning to bring to mind, like a gift from a journey brings the journey back to your memory.
Kindergarten. From the german 'Kindergarten' (Kinder : children. Garten ; Garden) Childrens Garden oor play area.
Coleslaw. From the Dutch koolsla for kool salade or cold salad)
Piano. From the italian for piano : pianoforte meaning musical instrument played loudly; Latin pianus ; level, forte , loud)
Kosher. From the Hebrew kosher meaning 'right'.
Smorgasbord From the Swedish smorgasbord ; help yourself
2007-11-05 10:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out your dictionary, or find an online one. For example, for souvenir, go to http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souvenir. Then, see where it says etymology? That tells you where the word comes from. Souviner is from French, and Latin before that.
2007-11-05 18:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by FantasyGeek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋