Latin Influence in English?

[Sup3rkirby]

I didn't want to ask here, but I have no other option. I can't find the answer anywhere.

Does anyone know 4 major(if not the only) ways latin has influnced the english language?

[JPnyc]

You mean you want 4 english words directly derived from latin? That would be quite easy, but I suspect that's not what you're asking

[Sup3rkirby]

oh, no. I mean different ways latin influenced the english langauge.

I know a lot of english words come from latin words. But there is supposed to be 4 things(teacher said). I don't even know if that counts as one.

Is there an influence in syntax? Or did I just create that false memory in my head?

[philaweb]

Does anyone know 4 major(if not the only) ways latin has influnced the english language?

Lemme C...

Most medical terms in English derives from the Latin language.
The word "influence" derives from Latin - as in "influenca" or "the flu".

The Anglophile world uses the Latin way of writing years when it comes to copyright footnotes in movies and TV-series. Like "MMIII" for 2003.

[JPnyc]

Verify and Verdict both derive from Veritas, meaning truth. Conversely mendacity, meaning "lying" is directly taken from mendagio, latin for lie. Those are a couple off the top of my head

[Sup3rkirby]

Firstly, Thank you philaweb. I believe I can use those two examples. If you have any more they would be greatly appreciated.

JPnyc, I appreciate your effort, but I am looking more for latin influences of the english language rather than english words taken from latin. Like the medical terms example from philaweb.

[JPnyc]

Well most zoological classifications are directly IN latin. Most species names, philum names (philum itself is latin), same for botanical species names.

[Sup3rkirby]

Well most zoological classifications are directly IN latin. Most species names, philum names (philum itself is latin), same for botanical species names.
Ah, theres a really good one. Thank you very much JPnyc.

[gchick]

does angle counts?

[Sup3rkirby]

I don't know what you mean, gchick....

Just one more to anyone who can help. But if you get more ideas then don't hesitate to send them.

[JPnyc]

The entire human anatomy is basically named in latin.

[Sup3rkirby]

JPnyc, that's good, although that could fall under medical terms, but whatever. The teacher will probably go for it.

[Ben Rogers]

Well most zoological classifications are directly IN latin. Most species names, philum names (philum itself is latin), same for botanical species names.I don't really agree with that...those aren't latin names in english, they're just latin names. Universal.

[MstrBob]

I'm not sure if it was directly Latin, I think English was more influenced by french (which, of course, is one of the Romance Languages). The Norman invasion would be responsible for the mixing of latin into what would otherwise be a Germanic language.

One influence would be that the language that came out of the Norman invasion lead to a huge vocabulary. Many words have a latin-rooted synonym, like Begin and Commence, Horse and Equestrian, and Baby and Infant.

Also, some words still use accents, like café, cliché, and crêpe.

[philaweb]

Sup3rkirby,

English Language Basics (http://slettes.dk/redirect_to/?url_name=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language)

[philaweb]

Does anyone know 4 major(if not the only) ways latin has influnced the english language?

The simple answer = "English is written using the Latin alphabet".

[DarkRedSpiral]

From a Philological point of view most of the nothern hemisphere's lanaguages have roots in Latin (and Greek) the most notable exceptions are Magyar, Finnish and the various strains of Gaelic which whilst they have pulled words in from other langauages are still based around a more ancient set of languages.

The etymology of a vast array of the words we use today can be traced to ancient latin and greek words. <nostalgia> oh that the young scallywags of today had access to a classical education</nostalgia>

Nostalgia for example from the greek NOSTOS - a return home

and quickily now... the difference in meaning "imminent" and "immanent"
all you latin scholars will know...........

Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere ...oooooo....Braccae tuae aperiuntur :)

Steve

PS
immanent - Existing or remaining within; inherent -from the latin "immanre" to remain in

imminent - About to occur - from the latin "imminre" To overhang.

:)

[DarkRedSpiral]

Sorry all..

I had a "grumpy old man" moment there..
I have now taken my dried frog pills(tm) and i now feel restored and normal
again!

Places where latin has had undue influences....in no particular order.

Biology
Legal Language
Medicine/Anatomy
Theatre
Literature
Astronomy
Astrology
Military Language

Steve

[NogDog]

Our alphabet is from the Latin (thankfully our numbers come from Arabic :) ).

[Ben Rogers]

Places where latin has had undue influences....in no particular order.
[...]
SteveYeah, that Steve. What an ass. Always busting out with the "a contrario," and "ad nauseums."

[DarkRedSpiral]

What?

Qui vir odiosus est? = I am a bore?
Tum podem extulit horridulum ad nasusem est? = Am I talking S**t ad nausuem?

Derideo te! = I laugh at you!
Fabriacate diem, punkus = Make my day Punk

O di immortales! = My Goodness!
Tempus fugit = Time Flies
Plebes Salve! = Adieu Peeps
Steve

PS
Quid agis faces tuas comas sic facere? = How do you make your hair do that?