Researchers have uncovered evidence linking Elfdalian to ancient Nordic, spoken between the sixth and eighth centuries, using linguistic and archaeological data, including runes.
This breakthrough could strengthen its status as a minority language.
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Elfdalian, a distinct language spoken by just 2,500 people in central Sweden, may soon gain recognition as more than just a dialect of Swedish.
By PA/TPN, in Europe, World · 09 Nov 2024, 13:31 · 0 Comments
Researchers have uncovered evidence linking Elfdalian to ancient Nordic, spoken between the sixth and eighth centuries, using linguistic and archaeological data, including runes.
This breakthrough could strengthen its status as a minority language.
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