Published On May 26, 2023
In this Celtic languages comparison video, we explore differences and similarities between Gaulish, Welsh, Breton and Manx - the modern Celtic languages.
Gaulish is part of the Indo-European family of languages and is more specifically categorized under the Celtic branch. It was in use from approximately the 6th century BC until the 6th century AD. As the Romans extended their control over the Celtic tribes of Gaul, the Gaulish language gradually gave way to Vulgar Latin, the precursor to the Romance languages, which includes modern French. (more info below)
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š° Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - What's the challenge about?
2:07 - 1. Challenge
08:43 - Translations & Cognates
14:10 - 2. Challenge
20:06 - Translations & Cognates
25:10 - 3. Challenge
30:33 - Translations & Cognates
36:01 - 4. Challenge
41:20 - Translations & Cognates
52:54 - Commentary
More info about the Gaulish language:
The Gaulish language was a Celtic language that was spoken in what is now France, Belgium, parts of Switzerland, Northern Italy, as well as the parts of Germany and Hungary west of the Rhine and Danube respectively, prior to the Roman Imperial period. The Gauls were the Celtic tribes living in these regions, hence the name of the language.
Despite having been extinct for over a millennium, the Gaulish language has left its mark on modern times in several ways.
1. Place Names: Many modern place names in France and surrounding regions have Gaulish origins. For example, the name of the French capital, Paris, is derived from the Parisii, a Gaulish tribe.
2. Linguistic Influence: The Gaulish language has also influenced the French language. Though French is a Romance language deriving primarily from Latin, it has several words of Gaulish origin. Examples include "char" (cart), "chemin" (path), and "quai" (quay).
3. Cultural Heritage and Revitalization Efforts: In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in Gaulish as part of a broader exploration of Celtic heritage and history. Some enthusiasts are even trying to revive the language, much like the revival of other extinct or endangered Celtic languages such as Cornish and Manx.
4. Academic Research: Gaulish continues to be a subject of study for linguists and historians interested in the Celtic world, Indo-European languages, and the historical interaction between the Celtic and Roman cultures.
Thus, while the Gaulish language is no longer spoken, its significance remains in the form of linguistic traces, place names, cultural heritage, and academic research. It serves as an important piece of the puzzle for understanding the historical and cultural landscape of Europe.
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