Expertlatin
- Is Latin the base of English?
- Do we still use Latin words?
- How is Latin used today?
- What is the origin of the word Latin?
Is Latin the base of English?
Although the English language as a language is not descended from Latin as the Romance languages are, about 60% of English words are of Latin origin due to borrowing.
Do we still use Latin words?
When the Roman Empire fell, its dialects fragmented into the Romance languages that many of us speak and learn today. But Latin itself didn't completely disappear. It continued to be used in fields such as science, politics and religion, which is why many Latin expressions still exist in the 21st century.
How is Latin used today?
Latin provides a key to the Romance languages, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese etc. Latin is the universal language of western civilization. Actually, Latin provides the blueprint for any language we may be learning later in life: German, Russian, Chinese, or any other one.
What is the origin of the word Latin?
The name Latin derives from the Italic tribal group named Latini that settled around the 10th century BC in Latium, and the dialect spoken by these people.
