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Until 1733 many records were kept in Latin. Sometimes records written in English contain some Latin words. Knowing some Latin will help you read these records. Resources to help with Latin words are listed in the Word List section and in the Language Aids section. | Until 1733 many records were kept in Latin. Sometimes records written in English contain some Latin words. Knowing some Latin will help you read these records. Resources to help with Latin words are listed in the Word List section and in the Language Aids section. | ||
Wales is a bilingual country. The Welsh language came from the Brythonic branch of the Celtic language. It was spoken throughout Wales and English border counties until the end of the 16th Century. It is said that the translation of the Bible into Welsh in 1588 began the standardization of the language. Western and Northern Wales still speak predominantly Welsh. There has been a push in the last few decades to restore Welsh to is proper place in society. '''Welsh''' has equal status with '''English''' in the public sector in Wales and teaching both languages is compulsory in all schools up to the age of 16. The most recent census figures for Wales (2001) indicate that 582,400 (21% of the population) were able to speak Welsh. However, in the western parts of the country, the language is spoken by over 60% of the population. The number of younger people able to speak Welsh, throughout Wales, has risen significantly. | |||
Although most Welsh records are written in English, understanding some basic elements of the Welsh language can help you with your research. Do not, however, rely on a translation of a record made by using a dictionary. Get help from someone who knows the language. | |||
Wales has one television channel, [http://www.s4c.co.uk/ S4C (Sianel 4 Cymru)], and one radio station, [https://www.bbc.co.uk/radiocymru/ BBC Radio Cymru], broadcasting in the Welsh language. | |||
==Word List(s)== | ==Word List(s)== | ||
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* It may be part of an idiomatic expression. '''hen''' by itself means "old," but '''hen bryd''' means "high time." | * It may be part of an idiomatic expression. '''hen''' by itself means "old," but '''hen bryd''' means "high time." | ||
* It may be an archaic word or have changed meaning. | * It may be an archaic word or have changed meaning. | ||
'''Other Links that may be useful'''<br> | |||
* [https://cymdeithas.cymru/what-is-cymdeithas-yr-iaith Welsh Language Society] | |||
* [http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/geraint.jones/rhydychen.org/about.welsh/ Geraint Jones' Welsh information] | |||
* Welsh Translation Help [http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=132.0 RootsChat Welsh Translation Help pages. (Free)]. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||