Meaning of the word loanword in English
What does loanword mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
loanword
US /ˈloʊn.wɝːd/
UK /ˈləʊn.wɜːd/
Noun
a word adopted from one language and incorporated into another language without translation
Example:
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Many English words, like 'kindergarten' from German, are loanwords.
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'Sushi' is a Japanese loanword commonly used in English.