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'''English''' is a [[language]] widely spoken on the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. Modern English was spread around Earth as the [[United Kingdom]] expanded its borders and [[colony|colonies]]. As a result, the language is widely spoken in such places as the [[United States of America]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]].
 
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'''English''' was a [[Human]] [[language]] that [[Uhura]] once called "universal". ({{TAS|The Counter-Clock Incident}}) It was a major operating language for [[Starfleet]], and was spoken widely throughout the [[Federation]].
   
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The modern language had developed in [[England]] by around the [[16th century]], and began spreading across [[Earth]] in earnest in the [[17th century]] as [[Old Britain]] expanded its [[navy|naval power]] over the [[planet]]'s oceans and claimed many [[colony|colonial territories]]. As a result, the language became commonly spoken in such nation-states as [[Australia]], [[Bermuda]], [[Canada]], [[Fiji]], [[India]], [[Ireland]], [[Malaysia]], [[New Zealand]], [[Singapore]], [[South Africa]], and the [[United States of America]], among others.
The inhabitants of planet [[892-IV]] were noted for speaking in colloquial [[20th century]] English. ({{TOS|Bread and Circuses}})
 
   
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==English Alphabet==
Individuals that were submitted to the [[Sanctuary District]]s were given questionnaires and told to answer all of the questions to the best of their ability. They were told that if they could not speak English an interpreter would be provided, and if they could not read, the questions would be given to them verbally. ({{DS9|Past Tense, Part I}})
 
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The [[alphabet]] of the English language consisted of 52 symbols representing 26 letters.
   
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[[File:Enterprise-D nursery, 2365.jpg|thumb|English alphabet adorns the ''Enterprise''-D nursery, [[2365]].]]
When [[T'Pol]] was first introduced to [[Hoshi Sato]] in [[2151]], Hoshi told her to ''"go to Hell"'' in the [[Vulcan language]], and T'Pol replied to her coldly, stating ''"I was instructed to speak English on this voyage and I'd appreciate it if you'd respect that."'' ({{ENT|Broken Bow}})
 
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The English alphabet was also present in nurseries to help children learn them along side other alien alphabets. A nursery aboard the ''Enterprise''-D had the English alphabet on the wall in [[2365]]. ({{TNG|The Child}})
   
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Starfleet vessels of note, such as the {{class|Constitution}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} and the predecessors of the {{USS|Relativity}} were commemorated by having new ships later named after them and keeping the same [[registry]] number, but adding a letter based on the number of ships that have been renamed. The {{class|Galaxy}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}}, which has the registry number NCC-1701-D, would then be the fifth vessel to bear the name, and referred to as the ''Enterprise''-D.
In early [[2152]], upon taking [[Vulcan]] [[ambassador]] [[V'Lar]] aboard the Earth [[starship]] [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']], T'Pol addressed V'Lar in the Vulcan language. However, V'Lar insisted that they not speak in the Vulcan tongue, as she had been anticipating the opportunity to practice her English. ({{ENT|Fallen Hero}})
 
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{{bginfo|The [[USS Relativity dedication plaque]] suggests it was "...the seventh ship to bear the name" but its registry number, NCV-474439-G, suggests it was the eighth.}}
   
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When the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E}}'s [[autodestruct]] sequence was activated, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] joked wryly that they would probably build yet another ''Enterprise'', "...plenty of letters left in the alphabet." ({{film|8}})
Later yet that year, [[Jonathan Archer]] encountered a [[drayjin]] that appeared to him in the form of a [[Human]] female. This female spoke to Archer, much to his surprise, as his initial reply to her was a statement of the obvious: ''"You're speaking English."'' ({{ENT|Rogue Planet}})
 
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==Chronology==
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From [[1992]] to [[1996]] [[Khan Noonien Singh]] was the absolute ruler of a quarter of Earth's Human population, from the Subcontinent to the [[Middle East]]. English was spoken in several of his subject countries, and in others seized by his fellow supermen in [[1993]]. ({{TOS|Space Seed}})
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In [[2024]] individuals that were submitted to the [[Sanctuary District]]s were given questionnaires and told to answer all of the questions to the best of their ability. They were told that if they could not speak English an interpreter would be provided, and if they could not read, the questions would be given to them verbally. ({{DS9|Past Tense, Part I}})
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On the maiden mission of the [[UESPA]]/[[Starfleet]] {{EnterpriseNX}}, when linguist [[Hoshi Sato]] was discomforted by the sequencing of the [[deflector]] at [[warp]] 4.4, she snapped at [[T'Pol]] "''ponfo mirann!''" ([[Vulcan language|Vulcan]] for "go to hell!"); T'Pol replied coldly, "I was instructed to speak English on this voyage and I'd appreciate it if you'd respect that." ({{ENT|Broken Bow}})
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In early [[2152]], welcoming [[Vulcan]] [[ambassador]] [[V'Lar]] aboard ''Enterprise'', T'Pol addressed her in Vulcan; V'Lar insisted that they not speak this language, as she wanted the opportunity to practice her English. ({{ENT|Fallen Hero}})
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Later yet that year, [[Jonathan Archer]] encountered a [[drayjin]] that appeared to him in the form of a [[Human]] female. This female spoke to Archer, much to his surprise, as his initial reply to her was a statement of the obvious: "You're speaking English." ({{ENT|Rogue Planet}})
   
 
When ''Enterprise'' encountered an [[automated repair station]], Captain Archer noted that all of the panels were in English. T'Pol stated the [[computer]] must have scanned their database. ({{ENT|Dead Stop}})
 
When ''Enterprise'' encountered an [[automated repair station]], Captain Archer noted that all of the panels were in English. T'Pol stated the [[computer]] must have scanned their database. ({{ENT|Dead Stop}})
   
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In [[2267]], Khan was revived from suspended animation and his first question was in English: "How long?" Waking later in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}'s sickbay, he thought he had dreamt hearing the language. ({{TOS|Space Seed}})
[[Zefram Cochrane]] was surprised to see that [[James T. Kirk]], [[Spock]], [[Leonard McCoy]] and [[Nancy Hedford]] spoke English. ({{TOS|Metamorphosis}})
 
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Later that year, the long-lost [[Zefram Cochrane]] was surprised to find that [[James T. Kirk]], [[Spock]], [[Leonard McCoy]], and [[Nancy Hedford]] spoke English. ({{TOS|Metamorphosis}})
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The inhabitants of planet [[892-IV]] spoke a [[Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development|parallel-development]] form of English, which Spock said had been spoken on Earth [[20th century|three hundred years before]]. ({{TOS|Bread and Circuses}})
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{{bginfo|One reason that the use of English in the episode {{e|Bread and Circuses}} is made explicit – aside from a nod to a certain [[United States of America|20th century empire]] – is the homophone "'''sun/son'''", which confuses Kirk, Spock and McCoy and is resolved by Uhura. Such wordplay is not likely in an alien language heard via the [[Universal translator]], nor is it present in either [[Greek language|Greek]] or [[Latin language|Latin]], the actual languages of ancient Rome.}}
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In [[2268]] the ''Enterprise'' encountered a [[Melkotian buoy]] which communicated telepathically, everyone on the bridge comprehending the message in her/his native language: [[Russian language|Russian]] for Chekov, [[Swahili language|Ki-Swahili]] for Uhura, [[Vulcan language|his own planetary language]] for Spock, English for Kirk and certain others. ({{TOS|Spectre of the Gun}})
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When the crew of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} pulled up the [[Treaty of Armens]], it included both the English language version alongside the [[Sheliak language]] version. ({{TNG|The Ensigns of Command}})
   
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{{Earth languages}}
When the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] encountered a [[Melkotian buoy]], it spoke to the crew in their native languages, which included English, as heard by [[James T. Kirk]]. ({{TOS|Spectre of the Gun}})
 
   
 
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When the crew of the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]] pulled up the [[Treaty of Armens]], it included both the English language version alongside the [[Sheliak language]] version. ({{TNG|The Ensigns of Command}})
 
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Revision as of 23:25, 7 October 2015

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English was the default language displayed by Starfleet computers

English was a Human language that Uhura once called "universal". (TAS: "The Counter-Clock Incident") It was a major operating language for Starfleet, and was spoken widely throughout the Federation.

The modern language had developed in England by around the 16th century, and began spreading across Earth in earnest in the 17th century as Old Britain expanded its naval power over the planet's oceans and claimed many colonial territories. As a result, the language became commonly spoken in such nation-states as Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Fiji, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States of America, among others.

English Alphabet

The alphabet of the English language consisted of 52 symbols representing 26 letters.

Enterprise-D nursery, 2365

English alphabet adorns the Enterprise-D nursery, 2365.

The English alphabet was also present in nurseries to help children learn them along side other alien alphabets. A nursery aboard the Enterprise-D had the English alphabet on the wall in 2365. (TNG: "The Child")

Starfleet vessels of note, such as the Constitution-class USS Enterprise and the predecessors of the USS Relativity were commemorated by having new ships later named after them and keeping the same registry number, but adding a letter based on the number of ships that have been renamed. The Galaxy-class USS Enterprise, which has the registry number NCC-1701-D, would then be the fifth vessel to bear the name, and referred to as the Enterprise-D.

The USS Relativity dedication plaque suggests it was "...the seventh ship to bear the name" but its registry number, NCV-474439-G, suggests it was the eighth.

When the USS Enterprise's autodestruct sequence was activated, Captain Jean-Luc Picard joked wryly that they would probably build yet another Enterprise, "...plenty of letters left in the alphabet." (Star Trek: First Contact)

Chronology

From 1992 to 1996 Khan Noonien Singh was the absolute ruler of a quarter of Earth's Human population, from the Subcontinent to the Middle East. English was spoken in several of his subject countries, and in others seized by his fellow supermen in 1993. (TOS: "Space Seed")

In 2024 individuals that were submitted to the Sanctuary Districts were given questionnaires and told to answer all of the questions to the best of their ability. They were told that if they could not speak English an interpreter would be provided, and if they could not read, the questions would be given to them verbally. (DS9: "Past Tense, Part I")

On the maiden mission of the UESPA/Starfleet Enterprise NX-01, when linguist Hoshi Sato was discomforted by the sequencing of the deflector at warp 4.4, she snapped at T'Pol "ponfo mirann!" (Vulcan for "go to hell!"); T'Pol replied coldly, "I was instructed to speak English on this voyage and I'd appreciate it if you'd respect that." (ENT: "Broken Bow")

In early 2152, welcoming Vulcan ambassador V'Lar aboard Enterprise, T'Pol addressed her in Vulcan; V'Lar insisted that they not speak this language, as she wanted the opportunity to practice her English. (ENT: "Fallen Hero")

Later yet that year, Jonathan Archer encountered a drayjin that appeared to him in the form of a Human female. This female spoke to Archer, much to his surprise, as his initial reply to her was a statement of the obvious: "You're speaking English." (ENT: "Rogue Planet")

When Enterprise encountered an automated repair station, Captain Archer noted that all of the panels were in English. T'Pol stated the computer must have scanned their database. (ENT: "Dead Stop")

In 2267, Khan was revived from suspended animation and his first question was in English: "How long?" Waking later in the USS Enterprise's sickbay, he thought he had dreamt hearing the language. (TOS: "Space Seed")

Later that year, the long-lost Zefram Cochrane was surprised to find that James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, and Nancy Hedford spoke English. (TOS: "Metamorphosis")

The inhabitants of planet 892-IV spoke a parallel-development form of English, which Spock said had been spoken on Earth three hundred years before. (TOS: "Bread and Circuses")

One reason that the use of English in the episode "Bread and Circuses" is made explicit – aside from a nod to a certain 20th century empire – is the homophone "sun/son", which confuses Kirk, Spock and McCoy and is resolved by Uhura. Such wordplay is not likely in an alien language heard via the Universal translator, nor is it present in either Greek or Latin, the actual languages of ancient Rome.

In 2268 the Enterprise encountered a Melkotian buoy which communicated telepathically, everyone on the bridge comprehending the message in her/his native language: Russian for Chekov, Ki-Swahili for Uhura, his own planetary language for Spock, English for Kirk and certain others. (TOS: "Spectre of the Gun")

When the crew of the USS Enterprise-D pulled up the Treaty of Armens, it included both the English language version alongside the Sheliak language version. (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command")

External link