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Omniglot News (18/08/24)

Radio Omniglot ·

2024/08/18

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Biatah bidayuh), a Land Dayak language spoken in Sarawak in Malaysia and West Kalimantan in Indonesia. Kembayan (Matéq), a Southern Land Dayak language spoken in West Kalimantan Province in Indonesia. Modang, a Kayanic language spoken in East Kalimantan Province in northern Indonesia. Maay […]

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Celtic Pathways – Tin

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2024/08/17

In this episode, we’re looking into the Celtic roots of some Romance tins. The Proto-Celtic word *stagnos means tin and probably comes from the Proto-Indo-European *sth₂gʰ-nó-s (standing, firm), from *steh₂- (to stand) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: stán = tin, tin vessel in Irish staoin [sdɯːn̪ʲ] = tin, pewter in Scottish […]

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Omniglot News (11/08/24)

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2024/08/11

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Chamacoco (Ɨshɨr), a Zamucoan language spoken in the Alto Paraguay department in northern Paraguay. Mising (mising agom), an Eastern Tani language spoken mainly in Assam in the northeast of India. Ocaina (Xáfahxajoh), a Bora-Huitoto language spoken mainly in northeastern Peru, and also in […]

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2:07

Adventures in Etymology – Antique

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2024/08/10

In this Adventure in Etymology, we find out what links the word antique with words such as eye, window and Antigua. Antique [ænˈtiːk] can mean: An old object perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance (noun) Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; out of date, old (adjective) to search […]

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Omniglot News (04/08/24)

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2024/08/04

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Hill Miri (muri-mugli / मुरि-मुग्लि), Western Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. Chiru (ꯆꯤꯔꯨ), a Kuki-Chin-Naga language spoken in Manipur, Assam and Nagaland in the northeast India. Bimin, a Mountain Ok language spoken mainly in Sandaun Province in the west […]

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Celtic Pathways – Boring Tools

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2024/08/03

In this episode we’re drilling down to find the possibly Celtic roots of words for drill, auger and related tools in some Romance languages. The Proto-Celtic word *taratrom means auger and comes from the Proto-Indo-European *térh₁trom (tool for drilling), from *terh₁- (to rub, turn, drill, pierce) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: […]

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Omniglot News (28/07/24)

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2024/07/28

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Fataluku, a Timor-Alor-Pantar language spoken in eastern East Timor. Rongga, an Sumba-Flores language spoken on Flores Island in southeastern Indonesia Kakwa (Kãkwã), a Puniave-Maku language spoken mainly in the southeast of Colombia. Wejewa, a Sumba-Flores language spoken on Sumba Island in southeastern Indonesia. […]

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1:39

Adventures in Etymology – Folk

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2024/07/27

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re looking into the origins of the word folk. Some folk playing folk music Folk [fəʊk / foʊk] can refer to: People, persons One’s relatives, especially one’s parents (e.g. my folks) Short for folk music A people; a tribe or nation; the inhabitants of a region, especially the native inhabitants. […]

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Omniglot News (21/07/24)

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2024/07/21

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Meyah, a West Papuan language spoken in eastern Indonesia. Izon, an Ijaw language spoken in soutern Nigeria. Kakwa (Kãkwã), a Puniave-Maku language spoken mainly in southeastern Colombia. Bori, an Eastern Tani language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India. New numbers page: Bori, […]

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Celtic Pathways – Bits and Pieces

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2024/07/20

In this episode, we’re piecing together the Celtic roots of the word piece and related words. Piece comes from Middle English pece [ˈpɛːs(ə)] (piece, morsel, bit), from Anglo-Norman piece (piece, bit, part), from Late Latin petttia (piece, portion), from Gaulish *pettyā, from Proto-Celtic *kʷezdis (piece, portion) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: […]

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Omniglot News (14/07/24)

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2024/07/14

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Nafanan, a Southern Senufo spoken mainly in Ghana, and also Ivory Coast. Papapana, a Northwest Solomonic language spoken on the east coast of Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. Yelmek, a Trans-Fly-Bulaka River language spoken in the Merauke Regency in South Papua Province […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Door

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2024/07/13

In this Adventure in Etymology, we’re opening doors to find the origins of the word door. A door [dɔː / dɔɹ] is: A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to […]

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Omniglot News (07/07/24)

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2024/07/07

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Helong, a West Timor language spoken in mainly in West Timor in the Kupang Regency of East Nusa Tenggara province in southern Indonesia. Phom, a Brahmaputran language spoken in Nagaland in the northeast of India. Sursurunga, a Western Oceanic language spoken in New […]

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Celtic Pathways – Heather

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2024/07/06

In this episode we look into the Celtic roots of words for heather in some Romance languages. The Proto-Celtic word *wroikos means heather. Its origins are uncertain, and it possibly comes from a non-Indo-European substrate source [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: fraoch [fˠɾˠeːx] = heather, heath, moor in Irish fraoch [frɯːx] […]

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Omniglot News (30/06/24)

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2024/06/30

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Jju, an Atlantic Congo language spoken in Kaduna State in central Nigeria. Abua, a Central Delta language spoken in Rivers State in southern Nigeria. Banggai, a Celebic language spoken in Central Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. Beami, a Trans-New Guinea language spoken in the […]

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Adventures in Etymology – Journey

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2024/06/29

In this Adventure in Etymology we’re going on a journey to find out what links the word journey with words for day, heaven and god. Meanings of journey [ˈdʒɜːni / ˈdʒɝni] include: A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage. Any process or progression likened to a journey, […]

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Omniglot News (16/06/24)

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2024/06/16

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language and alphabet: Bactiran (Αριαο) , an Eastern Iranian language that was spoken from about 300 BC to 1000 AD in Bactria, an ancient Iranian civilisation in Central Asia, and which was written with a version of the Greek script. Surkh Kotal inscription, 2nd century […]

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Omniglot News (09/06/24)

Radio Omniglot ·

2024/06/09

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Zeme, a Kuki-Chin-Naga language spoken in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in the northeast of India. Borong, a Western Huon language spoken in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. Boko, an Eastern Mande language spoken in northern Benin and northern and western Nigeria. Vatlongos, […]

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Celtic Pathways – Charming Witches

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2024/06/08

In this episode we look into the possble Celtic roots of words for witch in some Romance languages. The Proto-Celtic word *brixtā means spell, magical formula or incantation. It possibly comes from PIE *bʰerHǵ- (enlighten) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: briocht = charm, spell, amulet in Irish lled(f)rith = magic, spell, […]

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Omniglot News (02/06/24)

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2024/06/02

Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Lakon, a Southern Oceanic language spoken on Gaua Island in Torba Province of Vanuatu. Maléku (malécu jaíca) – a Chibchan language spoken in northern Costa Rica. Kadiwéu (Ejiwajigi) – a Guaicuruan language spoken in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in southern […]

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