4 min
Interesting Etymologies African Dead Air
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- Language Learning
"Hello again Word Lovers!"
In this episode we examine some words that have come into English from African. This is not as distinct from PIE roots as you mat first think.
We have many examples of animal and vegetable/fruit names but some words that have made their way into English via the slave trade which have significant influence on music.
Associated episodes include Ebonics and The Jazz Age to discover more on some of these words.
An associated article is available on our website here and all episodes are also available on YouTube
"Hello again Word Lovers!"
In this episode we examine some words that have come into English from African. This is not as distinct from PIE roots as you mat first think.
We have many examples of animal and vegetable/fruit names but some words that have made their way into English via the slave trade which have significant influence on music.
Associated episodes include Ebonics and The Jazz Age to discover more on some of these words.
An associated article is available on our website here and all episodes are also available on YouTube
4 min