Cornish
Cornish
Cornish (/'kɔːrnɪʃ/; Cornish: Kernowek or Kernewek) is a Celtic language native to Cornwall in the United Kingdom. It is a member of the Brittonic branch of the Insular Celtic languages, which also includes Welsh and Breton.
Etymology
The term Cornish comes from the Old English word Cornwealas, meaning "people of Cornwall". The language itself is known as Kernowek or Kernewek in Cornish, derived from Kernow, the Cornish name for Cornwall.
Pronunciation
In IPA, Cornish is pronounced as /'kɔːrnɪʃ/. The r is rolled, and the sh is pronounced as in ship.
Related Terms
- Celtic languages: A group of languages descended from Proto-Celtic, including Cornish.
- Brittonic languages: The branch of the Celtic languages to which Cornish belongs.
- Insular Celtic: The group of Celtic languages which includes the Brittonic and Goidelic branches.
- Cornwall: The region in the United Kingdom where Cornish is spoken.
- Welsh: Another language in the Brittonic branch, closely related to Cornish.
- Breton: A language in the Brittonic branch, spoken in Brittany, France.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cornish
- Wikipedia's article - Cornish
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