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Where do the Germanic Romance Celtic and Slavic languages belong?

The Germanic, Romance, Celtic, and Slavic languages are all branches of the Indo-European language family. Germanic languages are spoken in Northern Europe, Romance languages in Southern Europe, Celtic languages in Western Europe, and Slavic languages in Eastern Europe.


Are Germanic and Celtic languages related?

Yes, Germanic and Celtic languages are both branches of the larger Indo-European language family, but they are not closely related. They share a common ancestor but have evolved separately over time, resulting in distinct language structures and vocabulary.


What language is the Celtic language?

There is no one Celtic language. Celtic languages (with an 's') are a group of languages ariginating in Europe. Germanic languages are a group of languages also originating in Europe and include German, English, Dutch, etc. Examples of Celtic languages include: Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, Breton and Cornish.


The major linguistic branches of the indo-european languages are?

Albanian, Anatolian (ancient Hittite and company), Armenian, Balto-Slavic (Lithuanian, Russian), Celtic, Germanic, Greek, Italic (Romance languages and ancient company), Indo-Iranian (Hindi, Persian/Farsi), and Tocharian. Of these Germanic, Italic, and Balto-Slavic are the most widespread, Albanian and Armenian are quite reduced, Anatolian and Tocharian are extinct.


What are the four major Indo-European language families?

Germanic Latin Greek Celtic

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Where do the Germanic Romance Celtic and Slavic languages belong?

The Germanic, Romance, Celtic, and Slavic languages are all branches of the Indo-European language family. Germanic languages are spoken in Northern Europe, Romance languages in Southern Europe, Celtic languages in Western Europe, and Slavic languages in Eastern Europe.


The Celtic and Germanic languages had what in common?

Celtic languages had more in common with Latin than with Germanic, however due to neighbourly relations ;] they seemed to have shared quite a number trade words.


Are Germanic and Celtic languages related?

Yes, Germanic and Celtic languages are both branches of the larger Indo-European language family, but they are not closely related. They share a common ancestor but have evolved separately over time, resulting in distinct language structures and vocabulary.


Were the Celts of Germanic origin?

No, the Celts were not of Germanic origin; they were a distinct group of Iron Age tribes that originated in Central Europe. The Celts are associated with a unique culture and language family known as Celtic, which is separate from the Germanic languages and cultures. While there were interactions and migrations between Celtic and Germanic peoples, they are considered separate ethnic and cultural groups.


Is English Germanic?

If you speak about the origin of the English language, yes it is a germanic language. The word "germanic" hasn´t much to do with "German". It describes almost all languages spoken in Europe next to the finnish-ungrish languages. The real origin of the English language is a mix of the early German languages (it was a variaty of languages in those days), Scandinavian languages, a bit latin from the roman time and Celtic.


What has the author P Sture Ureland written?

P. Sture Ureland is a linguist and scholar known for his work in various fields of linguistics, particularly Celtic languages, historical linguistics, and language contact. He has written extensively on topics such as dialectology, language variation, and language evolution. Some of his notable works include "The Celtic Languages" and "Celtic Syntax."


What country did the French language come from?

France. It's a combination of languages; mostly Latin, influenced by the Germanic language of the Gauls, by the Celtic of the people before the Gauls, and by the Germanic language of the Franks who replaced the Romans.


What does Lois mean?

"Lois" is a female given name that originates from Germanic and Celtic languages. It is thought to mean "famous warrior" or "great lady."


Is English a Celtic language?

No. English is a Germanic language. (a "cousin" branch to celtic)


What language is the Celtic language?

There is no one Celtic language. Celtic languages (with an 's') are a group of languages ariginating in Europe. Germanic languages are a group of languages also originating in Europe and include German, English, Dutch, etc. Examples of Celtic languages include: Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, Breton and Cornish.


What language family would you find in Ireland?

Not including recent immigrants the two languages are the indigenous Irish (Gaelic)which is a Celtic language, and English which is classified as Germanic.


What family of languages includes Cornish Irish Welsh Manx and Breton?

This is the Celtic family of languages. The modern Celtic languages are:IrishScottish GaelicWelshManxBretonCornish