weird english

discover why english has so many weird rules

BEAR AND THE BRONZE AGE

The root *bher has two distinct meanings: "To bear or carry." "Bright or brown." At first glance, it’s not obvious how these meanings are related. However, looking into the Bronze Age might help us understand this connection.

WORDS WITH ROOT PEND

Have you ever wondered how words like "append," "depend," or even "suspense" are connected to the same root? English is full of words that, at first glance, seem unrelated but share deep linguistic roots that tie them together in fascinating ways. One of these roots is pend, which means "to hang" or "to weigh."
Archaeopteryx

WORDS WITH ROOT ARCHAE

The prefix "archaeo-" means "ancient" or "related to the past." It is derived from the Greek word "ἀρχαῖος" (arkhaîos), which translates to "ancient things." For example, the word "archaeology" is the study of ancient things.