Which two of the following words came into English from Czech?
- A. Pistol
- B. Robot
- C. Sauna
- D. Coach
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Correct answer: A. A and B only
Explanation
Pistol (from píšťala, via German and French, Hussite wars) and robot (Čapek's R.U.R., 1920). Sauna is Finnish and coach Hungarian (kocsi).
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