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How do you use cognate in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "cognate" in a sentence:

* Simple Definition: "The words 'father' and 'padre' are cognates, sharing a common origin in Latin."

* Comparing Languages: "Knowing cognates can help you learn new vocabulary in related languages like Spanish and English."

* Specific Examples: "The English word 'star' is a cognate of the German word 'Stern'."

* Historical Context: "Tracing the development of cognates can reveal fascinating insights into the history of languages."

* Linguistic Analysis: "Linguists use cognates to reconstruct ancient proto-languages."

Remember that "cognate" refers to words that have a common origin and share a similar form and meaning.

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