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It belongs to the Celtic subdivision of Indoeuropean languages. It includes Irish, Scottish and Manx Gaelic, all separate languages. Welsh, Breton and Cornish belong to the other branch of Celtic.

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Is Gaelic a dead language?

Gaelic (or Goidelic) is a family of Celtic languages including Manx, Irish Gaelic and Scottish Gallic. Though threatened with extinction, Gaelic survives, especially in the west and northwest of Ireland and the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.


What was the Language used in the Scottish highlands in the 10th century?

In the 10th century, the language spoken in the Scottish Highlands was Early Gaelic, a precursor to modern Scottish Gaelic. This language was brought to Scotland by Gaelic-speaking peoples from Ireland and became the dominant language in the region during this time.


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.


Did the Gaelic language come from Hebrew?

There is no definitive evidence to suggest that the Gaelic language came from Hebrew. Gaelic is a member of the Celtic language family, which is distinct from the Semitic language family that includes Hebrew. The origins of the Gaelic language can be traced back to the Celtic-speaking peoples who inhabited Europe in ancient times.


Is Gaelic still a spoken language?

Yes. It is still spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man as well as in the countries to which Gaelic speakers have emigrated. BTW, 'Gaelic' is subdivided into three distinct languages; there is no single Gaelic language.

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