It is closely related to the eastern Gurage languages and similar to Zay and Silt'e, all of whom are linked to the Semitisized Harla language.[43][44] Old Harari already had many Arabic loanwords, proven by the ancient texts.[45] The Zaila songs of thirteenth century origin, popular in Somalia are considered to be using Old Harari.[46] Northern Somali dialects use Harari loanwords.[47] Contemporary Harari language is influenced more by Oromo than Somali language and the presence of Arabic is still there.[48] After the nineteenth century Egyptian conquest of Harar, numerous loanwords were additionally borrowed from Egyptian Arabic.