PlaidBaron@lemmy.world to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 1 month agoLanguages have rules and follow predictable patterns. French:lemmy.worldimagemessage-square71linkfedilinkarrow-up1147arrow-down118file-text
arrow-up1129arrow-down1imageLanguages have rules and follow predictable patterns. French:lemmy.worldPlaidBaron@lemmy.world to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 1 month agomessage-square71linkfedilinkfile-text
minus-squareTreczoks@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 month agoThere is no reason for “Gouda” coming from French. The Dutch have been quite able to trade with England, especially London, for a long time, and have contributed to the English language all on their own.
There is no reason for “Gouda” coming from French. The Dutch have been quite able to trade with England, especially London, for a long time, and have contributed to the English language all on their own.