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8 Foreign Words in English
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Samuel posted on 2018/06/18Ever wonder where words like 'aficionado' or 'doppelgänger' came from? This video dives into fascinating foreign words that have become part of everyday English, explaining their origins and how to use them in conversations. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and cultural insights that will make your English shine!
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carpe diem
US /ˌkɑ:rpeɪ ˈdi:em/
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UK /ˌkɑ:peɪ ˈdi:em/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make the most of the present time
- Interjection
- Seize the day
kind of
US /kaɪnd ʌv/
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UK /kaind ɔv/
- Adverb
- To some extent; rather; somewhat
- Somewhat; to a certain extent.
- Noun
- A category of things that share similar characteristics.
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US /ɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /in ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Phrase
- Expressed or communicated in the English language.
- Relating to the study of the English language or literature.
talk about
US /tɔk əˈbaʊt/
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UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To mention or bring up a subject.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize how good, bad, impressive, etc. something is.
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