10 Words with Interesting Origins (Etymology) | English Vocabulary Lesson

In this lesson I will teach you about 10 words with interesting etymologies which are word origins. This lesson is slightly different but I hope you enjoy it!

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[papateachme]

The fact that you don't eat bread or ice cream puts a major strain on our friendship.

[adimikimkoydu]

I love etymology, I feel enlightened :D

[amityadavsho]

you are precious Lucy my grandma loves you keep teaching everyone English and yes happy Teacher's Day

[boxuranus]

Hi Lucy I come from Greece and no you're not the only one interested in the etymology of the words. I personally love searching for the origin of the words and most importantly when it comes to my language Greek and all the Germanic languages like English Swedish which I love or German I get mesmerised by the beauty of the words of these language families . Fun fact : Did you know that the etymology of the word etymology is Greek ;😅 Your content is excellent go on like that.

[jazzyrobot]

Ah I love this kind of stuff! It's the little ones that get me excited. Like when it suddenly occurred to me that like 'survive' in both French (survivre) and Spanish (sobrevivir) literally means 'on live' or 'live on'. That's so cool! And I LOVE that oxymoron one! Awesome!

[MareaOmar]

You are an amazing teacher 😍
I really appreciate your work

[MrBinlacoolboy]

Yay very interesting topic . Hooray the videos coming out so soon ! Hallelujah !

[MiguelAngelPuertas-lqfw]

It has been really interesting, I've enjoyed a lot of your video. Good job!

[SunnyBee]

Yes Lucy!! Native speaker over here obsessed with etymology! I also enjoy a sneak peak into the depths of word history: my favourite is the origin of the words 'skirt' and 'shirt'. The 'k' (sky, skree, skin) sound originally comes from Nordic countries and came over with the viking invasion in 1066. In Daneland (northumberland), they used 'skirt' to describe tunics worn in battle under chainmail. In the south, mainly populated by the French, they used 'shirt' to describe the same thing. Over time they gained separate meanings as the tunic separated into a top and bottom half, and we now have the words for 'shirt' and 'skirt'. #languagenerd

[onewordhereonewordthere]

Coupled with your beauty and the joy in the subject matter and teaching in general that is clearly sincere . I could say I was mesmerized. Wow ! Thank you .
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[matteoonida]

1) I absolutely love your videos... I will never get tired of telling it
2) I love etymology: it explains a lot about words and therefore about the language in question
3) after this video I won't eat avocados anymore
4) why don't you keep this background? I find it cool... with character!!!!

[gabrielepettinati]

I love discover words etymology, not only of English words. I love your videos

[uB]

This video deserves to get more likes.

[ouhsaine]

i tried to imitate u from 1:30 to :35, but i couldn't!! u pronounced that sentence so smoothly, i'm just in love with the way u said it

[brucetsai]

Welcome to the club. i get joy from knowing etyomology as well!

[luigifilippozangoni]

....really interesting... and, really charmante !

[adilsonnascimento]

Good to see you again!! Awesome lessons. It's very interesting the etymology of words, I really like this!! 👏👏👏

[kimraehun]

i love looking at words etymology too. Especially when the word seems so new to me... I love you Lucy... 😍

[laysnogueira]

I loved it! I like etymology so Michael, and it really helps me to learn new languages as well 💕

[hichamhida]

Reallyyy Useful Video My Best English Teacher thanks ❤❤