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A basic knowledge of a few languages is required to read Czech records. Obtain a copy of the various genealogical lists available at the Family History Library or click on the links below. | A basic knowledge of a few languages is required to read Czech records. Obtain a copy of the various genealogical lists available at the Family History Library or click on the links below. | ||
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=== Reading Old Texts === | |||
Spelling rules were not standardized in earlier centuries. In Czech, the following spelling variations are common: | |||
'''cz''' read as '''c''' or '''č''' | |||
'''cž/čz''' read as''' č''' | |||
'''rz/rž''' read as '''ř''' | |||
'''ss''' read as '''š''' | |||
'''g''' read as '''j''' | |||
y | |||
j | |||
v | |||
ie | |||
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w | |||
<br>i, y and j used interchangeably s and z used interchangeably w used for v rz used for ř sz used for š cz used for č | |||
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=== Language Aids === | === Language Aids === | ||