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Quiz about Common Foreign Words And Phrases 4

Common Foreign Words And Phrases 4 Quiz

All these common, foreign words and phrases are borrowed from other languages. How many of these do you know? Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Soozy_woozy. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Soozy_woozy

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,169

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4304

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Dunkeroo (9/10), Guest 144 (9/10), golfnut66 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the Spanish word AFICIONADO mean? Hint

An official representative

To retire

A police officer

An admirer

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does the German word ANGST mean? Hint

Peace and happiness

Angels

Dread & anxiety

Fishing

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Latin phrase CARPE DIEM means: Hint

Gone fishing

Days gone by

A dead person

Seize the day

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Question 4 of 10

4. The French phrase CARTE BLANCHE means: Hint

Forget about the past

An empty cart

Act at one's own discretion

A white blanket

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Question 5 of 10

5. What does the Russian word GLASNOST mean? Hint

Vodka

Beer glass

Open discussion

Happy people

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the Latin phrase IN SITU mean? Hint

Under the sea

A pleasing site

From here to eternity

In the original position

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Latin phrase MEA CULPA means: Hint

I am to blame

I love you

My cup

Bless you

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Question 8 of 10

8. The French phrase TOUT LE MONDE means: Hint

Everybody

Without speaking

Reach for the moon

All the time

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does the Latin phrase VOX POPULI mean? Hint

I beg your pardon

All finished now

The room is full

Voice of the people

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does the German word VERBOTEN mean? Hint

Rye bread

Prohibited

Brotherhood

Lovely flowers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the Spanish word AFICIONADO mean?

Answer: An admirer

'Aficionado' is the Spanish word for a 'devoted fan'. It is often used in the musical theatres or sporting areanas, to describe very enthusiastic fans.

2. What does the German word ANGST mean?

Answer: Dread & anxiety

'Angst' is from the German word angest, which has indo-european roots. It means a feeling of 'anxiety' or 'apprehension', which is often followed by depression.

3. The Latin phrase CARPE DIEM means:

Answer: Seize the day

'Carpe diem' is a Latin word meaning 'seize the day'. Carpe meaning seize and diem meaning day. It is used to encourage people to seek pleasure now and not to worry about the future.

4. The French phrase CARTE BLANCHE means:

Answer: Act at one's own discretion

'Carte blanche' is a French phrase meaning 'unconditional authority'. The word carte means ticket and the word blanche means blank. An example of this is: if you ask a gardener to design your garden, you give him/her the power to do it using his/her own discretion.

5. What does the Russian word GLASNOST mean?

Answer: Open discussion

'Glasnost' is a Russian word meaning 'publicity' and 'openness'. It is a soviet Government policy that allows open discussion of problems in society. It allows for candor and freedom of speech to discuss the government shortcomings and the social problems.

6. What does the Latin phrase IN SITU mean?

Answer: In the original position

'In situ' is a Latin phrase meaning 'in place'. It refers to the natural or original position of something, e.g. 'carcinoma in situ', which is a cancer that is growing in one place but is not spreading.

7. The Latin phrase MEA CULPA means:

Answer: I am to blame

'Mea culpa' is a Latin phrase that means 'my fault'.The word mea means my and the word culpa means fault. It is an ackowledgment of an error being made personally, and that the fault lies entirely on the speaker.

8. The French phrase TOUT LE MONDE means:

Answer: Everybody

'Tout le monde' is French for: 'all the world' and 'everyone'. It is often used in the context of an event not to be missed, because everyone else will be there.

9. What does the Latin phrase VOX POPULI mean?

Answer: Voice of the people

'Vox populi' is a Latin phrase meaning 'voice of the people'. The word vox means voice and populi means people. It is used when talking about popular sentiment or opinion, which is shared by the public.

10. What does the German word VERBOTEN mean?

Answer: Prohibited

Verboten is a German word derived from verbieten, meaning 'to forbid'. It is used when something is prohibited or taboo, so that it is excluded from being mentioned.

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