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'''Tip 3.''' What if I can't read the record? | |||
Norwegian church records are usually written in the Norwegian language and include some Latin terms and phrases. The language used in the record may also be affected by: | |||
<br>The language of bordering countries. | |||
Also, prior to the 1900s, records were written in a form of Gothic script. | |||
<br>For publications that can help you read the languages and Gothic script, see the Norwegian Word List, Latin Word List,and the Handwriting section of the German Research Outline. | |||
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