Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

The root of brand name 'Sony' is 'Sonus' which means sound. From which language does this word originate?

  1. Chinese

  2. Japanese

  3. Greek

  4. Latin
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Explanation

Sonus is indeed a Latin word meaning sound. The brand name Sony was derived from this Latin root, combined with 'Sonny' (a slang term meaning young boy).

AI explanation

'Sonus,' meaning sound, is a Latin word, and Sony's founders chose it to evoke the idea of sound technology for their audio and electronics brand. Latin roots are common in branding because they lend words a classical, universal feel, distinct from Japanese (Sony's actual country of origin) or Greek.

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