Did you know that the word "compound" actually comes from the word "kampung" from the Malay language? It is kinda weird, but the pronounciation is quite similar. A proof that even English language steals from Malay language!
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Compounds come from Kampung
When I was googling a few words just to kill my boredom,I found something that caught my eyes.
Did you know that the word "compound" actually comes from the word "kampung" from the Malay language? It is kinda weird, but the pronounciation is quite similar. A proof that even English language steals from Malay language!
Did you know that the word "compound" actually comes from the word "kampung" from the Malay language? It is kinda weird, but the pronounciation is quite similar. A proof that even English language steals from Malay language!
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