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What are the 7 oldest languages?
7 Oldest Languages in the World
- Archaic Chinese (c. 1600 BCE – c. 221 BCE)
- Mycenaean Greek (16th Century BCE – 12th Century BCE)
- Hittite (16th Century BCE – 13th Century BCE)
- Elamite (c. 2800 BCE – 300 BCE)
- Akkadian (c. 2500 BCE – 100 AD)
- Sumerian (c. 3100 BCE – 100 AD)
- Egyptian (c. 3300 BCE – 17th Century)
Which is king of all languages?
English
that it is the royalty among languages in terms of its roles and impact as a global language. Language is the primary vehicle for communication. It is a tool for understanding.
Which language is father of all languages?
Sanskrit
| Sanskrit | |
|---|---|
| Language family | Indo-European Indo-Iranian Indo-Aryan Sanskrit |
| Early form | Vedic Sanskrit |
| Writing system | Originally orally transmitted. Not attested in writing until the 1st century BCE, when it was written in the Brahmi script, and later in various Brahmic scripts. |
| Official status |
What are the oldest languages in the world still used?
Hebrew. The Hebrew language is the only living Canaanite language that is still in use at present.
Which is the oldest living language?
Guinness World Records Certificate. The oldest living language in the world is Kannada, which is nearly 2500 years old and is the Official language of the State of karnataka, India.
Is old English a dead language?
Old English is a “dead” language. No one, not even the children of the most fanatical Anglo-Saxonists (though some of us are working on it) grows up speaking Anglo-Saxon as a cradle tongue.
What is the first language ever spoken?
The first language ever spoken on earth was Hebrew. Adam name Eve “Isha” and “Chava” which can only be translated using Hebrew.