Public Research: Mothertongue (Part 1) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 01-31-2006, 02:15 AM

I was in doubt how to put down this one, since number of spoken languages of the world exceeds 3,000, but finally I've came to conclusion to put down larges language families. Most common classification distinguishes 19 families, which are listed in two polls (as limit of poll entries for single poll is 10). If you do not find your family here, refer to Public Research: Mothertongue (Part 2). If you are not sure where your language belongs to, consult some authority and/or the Map before voting.

Part of Public Research Project

Pray be attentive - Caucasian does not equal 'language spoken by 'Caucasian race' - see definition provided in Post #10 of the current thread! (I don't believe seeing number of compatriots I haven't heard about before!)

Lalaith · 01-31-2006, 07:16 AM

I wondered where Finno-Ugric was, but I checked and it seems to be part of the Uralic group.

(I am Indo-European myself, btw, but I know we've got a few Finnish speakers so I was kind of wondering on their behalf...

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Rune Son of Bjarne · 01-31-2006, 07:47 AM

I to was wondering where the minor languages such as finnish/hungarian and basque would be placed. (I don't think there is any downers frome those parts of spain/france, but I wondert)

I my self is of course Indo-European.

HerenIstarion · 01-31-2006, 08:01 AM

Finnish and Hungarian both belong to Uralic languages.

Basque is 'isolate' (see part 2) - though some account it related to Caucasian family, some object, so generally it is considered as thing apart.

JennyHallu · 01-31-2006, 08:22 AM

English is caucasian? or am I all wrong?

Roa_Aoife · 01-31-2006, 08:45 AM

English is Indo-European.

Well... English is a little bit of everything really, but we call it Indo-European.

View Poll Results: Your mothertongue is of the following language family:
Afro-Asiatic	0	0%
Niger-Congo	0	0%
Nilo-Saharan	0	0%
Khoisan	0	0%
Indo-European	50	80.65%
Caucasian	8	12.90%
Altaic	0	0%
Uralic	4	6.45%
Dravidian	0	0%
Sino-Tibetan	0	0%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2006, 07:16 AM	#2
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I wondered where Finno-Ugric was, but I checked and it seems to be part of the Uralic group. (I am Indo-European myself, btw, but I know we've got a few Finnish speakers so I was kind of wondering on their behalf... ) __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

01-31-2006, 08:01 AM	#4
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Finnish and Hungarian both belong to Uralic languages. Basque is 'isolate' (see part 2) - though some account it related to Caucasian family, some object, so generally it is considered as thing apart. __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

01-31-2006, 08:45 AM	#6
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	English is Indo-European. Well... English is a little bit of everything really, but we call it Indo-European. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

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01-31-2006, 02:15 AM	#1
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Public Research: Mothertongue (Part 1) I was in doubt how to put down this one, since number of spoken languages of the world exceeds 3,000, but finally I've came to conclusion to put down larges language families. Most common classification distinguishes 19 families, which are listed in two polls (as limit of poll entries for single poll is 10). If you do not find your family here, refer to Public Research: Mothertongue (Part 2). If you are not sure where your language belongs to, consult some authority and/or the Map before voting. Part of Public Research Project Pray be attentive - Caucasian does not equal 'language spoken by 'Caucasian race' - see definition provided in Post #10 of the current thread! (I don't believe seeing number of compatriots I haven't heard about before!) __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time! Last edited by HerenIstarion; 01-31-2006 at 12:29 PM.

01-31-2006, 08:22 AM	#5
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	English is caucasian? or am I all wrong?