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Some languages have grammatical structures which may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, in Polish the name Icek [Isaac] may be grammatically changed to Icka, which means "of Icek." In Czech, a female with the surname Neumann would appear as Neumannová. | Some languages have grammatical structures which may affect the way names appear in genealogical records. For example, in Polish the name Icek [Isaac] may be grammatically changed to Icka, which means "of Icek." In Czech, a female with the surname Neumann would appear as Neumannová. | ||
Spelling problems make some records difficult to interpret. Family names and place names were often spelled phonetically, which would alter the spelling from record keeper to record keeper. This problem is further complicated by spelling names in different languages that have different spelling rules or even different alphabets. For example, foreign words with an h are generally rewritten in Russian with the letter g []. The Russian letter b (pronounced as a "v") is written in English as v but in German as w. The Family History Library has genealogical word lists that include suggested spelling variations. You may want to become familiar with the spelling rules of the languages in the areas you research. | Spelling problems make some records difficult to interpret. Family names and place names were often spelled phonetically, which would alter the spelling from record keeper to record keeper. This problem is further complicated by spelling names in different languages that have different spelling rules or even different alphabets. For example, foreign words with an h are generally rewritten in Russian with the letter '''g''' ['''г''']. The Russian letter '''b''' (pronounced as a "'''v'''") is written in English as '''v''' but in German as '''w'''. The Family History Library has genealogical word lists that include suggested spelling variations. You may want to become familiar with the spelling rules of the languages in the areas you research. | ||
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=== Language Aids === | === Language Aids === | ||
The Family History Library has genealogical word lists for many languages, including [[ | The Family History Library has genealogical word lists for many languages, including [[German Word List|German]], [[Poland Genealogical Word List|Polish]], and [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]]. For information about the Russian language, [[Germans_from_Russia_Language_and_Languages|click here]]. These can be very helpful in reading the records that pertain to your ancestors. The Library also has a good collection of dictionaries. Those that have not been microfilmed cannot circulate. Check for dictionaries for the countries you are researching in the Family History Library Catalog. Foreign dictionaries are also available at many bookstores, including bookstores on the Internet. | ||
If there is a research outline for the country or state where your ancestor lived, see the "Language and Languages" section of the outline. | If there is a research outline for the country or state where your ancestor lived, see the "Language and Languages" section of the outline. | ||