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What are the words used in English but taken from other languages?

It's impossible to list *all* the words in English that are borrowed from other languages, as the English language has a very rich history of borrowing and adapting words. Here are some examples of common words from various languages:

Latin:

* Agenda: From Latin "agenda," meaning "things to be done."

* Campus: From Latin "campus," meaning "field."

* Curriculum: From Latin "curriculum," meaning "course of study."

* De facto: From Latin "de facto," meaning "in fact."

* Equilibrium: From Latin "aequilibrium," meaning "balance."

* Ex officio: From Latin "ex officio," meaning "by virtue of office."

* Modus operandi: From Latin "modus operandi," meaning "method of operating."

* Status quo: From Latin "status quo," meaning "the existing state of affairs."

* Vice versa: From Latin "vice versa," meaning "the other way around."

Greek:

* Autopsy: From Greek "autopsia," meaning "seeing with one's own eyes."

* Chaos: From Greek "khaos," meaning "a gaping void."

* Democracy: From Greek "demokratia," meaning "rule by the people."

* Marathon: From Greek "Marathon," a town near the site of a famous battle.

* Philosophy: From Greek "philosophia," meaning "love of wisdom."

* Symphony: From Greek "symphonía," meaning "sounding together."

* Theory: From Greek "theoria," meaning "contemplation."

French:

* Boutique: From French "boutique," meaning "shop."

* Champagne: From French "Champagne," a region of France known for its sparkling wine.

* Détente: From French "détente," meaning "relaxation."

* Faux pas: From French "faux pas," meaning "false step."

* Garage: From French "garage," meaning "shelter for a carriage."

* Rendezvous: From French "rendez-vous," meaning "meeting place."

* Rouge: From French "rouge," meaning "red."

* Tableau: From French "tableau," meaning "picture."

Spanish:

* Amigo: From Spanish "amigo," meaning "friend."

* Fiesta: From Spanish "fiesta," meaning "feast."

* Guitar: From Spanish "guitarra," meaning "guitar."

* Mosquito: From Spanish "mosquito," meaning "little fly."

* Siesta: From Spanish "siesta," meaning "nap."

* Tornado: From Spanish "tornada," meaning "turning."

* Vanilla: From Spanish "vainilla," meaning "small pod."

German:

* Kindergarten: From German "Kindergarten," meaning "children's garden."

* Doppelgänger: From German "Doppelgänger," meaning "double goer."

* Gestalt: From German "Gestalt," meaning "shape or form."

* Kindergarten: From German "Kindergarten," meaning "children's garden."

* Schadenfreude: From German "Schadenfreude," meaning "pleasure derived from someone else's misfortune."

Arabic:

* Alcohol: From Arabic "al-kuhl," meaning "powder."

* Algebra: From Arabic "al-jabr," meaning "reunion of broken parts."

* Coffee: From Arabic "qahwa," meaning "wine."

* Sofa: From Arabic "suffah," meaning "bench."

* Zero: From Arabic "sifr," meaning "empty."

Japanese:

* Anime: From Japanese "anime," meaning "animation."

* Karaoke: From Japanese "karaoke," meaning "empty orchestra."

* Samurai: From Japanese "samurai," meaning "those who serve."

* Sushi: From Japanese "sushi," meaning "vinegared rice."

* Tsunami: From Japanese "tsunami," meaning "harbor wave."

This list is just a small sampling, and there are many more words in English borrowed from other languages. The borrowing of words is an ongoing process, and new words are constantly being added to the English language from other cultures.

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