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Cognate
Cognates are words in different languages that share a common linguistic origin. They often have similar spellings, pronunciations, and meanings. Recognizing cognates can be very helpful for language learners, as they provide clues to vocabulary.
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'Night' and 'Nacht' are cognates.
'Night' and 'Nacht' are cognates.
Many Romance languages have cognates.
Many Romance languages have cognates.
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