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| languages spoken in denmark: The Languages of the World Kenneth Katzner, Kirk Miller, 2002-09-11 Third edition of this extremely popular volume - the combined sales of the first and second editions total over 34,000 copies New, larger format for this 3rd edition Coverage of every country in the world, with information on their main languages and speaker numbers Designed for the non-specialist, providing information on the history of each language and an introduction to language families |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Languages of Scandinavia Ruth H. Sanders, 2021-03-15 Introduction: Dead man talking -- Prologue to history -- Gemini, the twins: Faroese and Icelandic -- East is East: heralding the birth of Danish and Swedish -- The ties that bind: Finnish is visited by Swedish -- The black death comes for Norwegian: Danish makes a house call -- Faroese emerges -- Sámi, language of the far North: encounters with Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish -- Epilogue: the seven sisters now and in the future. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Danish Phrase Book , 1999 These compact, easy-to-use books provide travelers with the essential phrases to get around in a foreign country. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Language Contact in the Danish West Indies: Giving Jack His Jacket Robin Sabino, 2012-05-07 In Language Contact in the Danish West Indies: Giving Jack His Jacket, Robin Sabino draws on fieldwork with a last speaker and research from a range of disciplines laying bare the crucial roles of community and resistance in creole genesis. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Germanic Languages Ekkehard Konig, Johan van der Auwera, 2013-12-16 Provides a unique, up-to-date survey of twelve Germanic languages from English and German to Faroese and Yiddish. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Phonology of Norwegian Gjert Kristoffersen, 2000 A the end of the fourteenth century, Norway, having previously been an independent kingdom, became by conquest a province of Denmark and remained so for three centuries. In1814, as part of the fall-out from the Napoleonic wars, the country became a largely independent nation within the monarchy of Sweden. By this time, however, Danish had become the language of government, commerce, and education, as well as of the middle and upper classes. Nationalistic Norwegians sought to reestablish native identity by creating and promulgating a new language based partly on rural dialects and partly on Old Norse. The upper and middle classes sought to retain a form of Norwegian close to Danish that would be intelligible to themselves and to their neighbours in Sweden and Denmark. The controversy has gone on ever since. One result is that the standard dictionaries of Norwegian ignore pronunciation, for no version can be counted as 'received'. Another is that there has been considerable variety and change in Norwe |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Personal Pronouns in the Germanic Languages Stephen Howe, 1996 |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Phonology of Danish Hans Basbøll, 2005-05-06 The book is the most comprehensive account of the phonology of Danish ever published in any language. It gives a clear analysis of the sound patterns of modern Danish and examines the relations between its speech sounds and grammar. The author develops new models for the analysis of phonology and morphology-phonology interactions, and shows how these may be applied to Danish and to other languages. Danish has an unusually rich vowel system and exhibits radical reduction processes that make it difficult for foreigners to understand. The sound pattern is equally challenging for the analyst. Professor Basbøll develops a non-circular model for the sonority syllable and applies it to Danish phonotactics. He presents a radically new and insightful analysis of stød, a syllable accent which has a complex grammatical distribution and is unique among the world ́s languages. He also describes syllabic and word structures, and stress and intonation. The book is fully referenced and indexed. It will be widely welcomed by phonologists and scholars of Danish, and is likely to become the standard account of Danish phonology. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Creation of National Identities Anne-Marie Thiesse, 2021-11-29 There is nothing more international than the formation of national identities. From barbarian epics to ethnographic museums, from national languages to emblematic landscapes or typical costumes, this book retraces the cultural fabrication of the European nations, documenting how national identities are not facts of nature but constructions. The list of basic elements of a national identity is well known: ancestral founders, a history, heroes, a language, monuments, landscapes, and folklore. Compiling this list was the great enterprise carried out throughout Europe during the last two centuries. Patriotic militancy and the transnational exchanges of ideas and know-how created identities that are very specific, but similar precisely in their difference. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Nordic Secret Lene Andersen, 2018 |
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| languages spoken in denmark: The Atlas of Unusual Languages: An exploration of language, people and geography Zoran Nikolic, Collins Books, 2021-10-14 We communicate through the spoken and written word and language has evolved over the centuries. Many languages have survived although only in small pockets throughout the world. This book explores a selection of those languages. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Denmark Robert Pateman, Laura Sullivan, 2016-04-15 Denmark is a country that has existed since the age of the Vikings. It has a vibrant history, a unique way of life, and deeply rooted beliefs. Today, Denmark helps make up an area called Scandinavia. It is a proud country with unique traditions and customs, and its own language. This book explores Denmark and all it has to offer. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Language Policy and Language Acquisition Planning Maarja Siiner, Francis M. Hult, Tanja Kupisch, 2018-05-22 In the sociopolitics of language, sometimes yesterday’s solution is tomorrow’s problem. This volume examines the evolving nature of language acquisition planning through a collection of papers that consider how decisions about language learning and teaching are mediated by a confluence of psychological, ideological, and historical forces. The first two parts of the volume feature empirical studies of formal and informal education across the lifespan and around the globe. Case studies map the agents, resources, and attitudes needed for creating moments and spaces for language learning that may, at times, collide with wider beliefs and policies that privilege some languages over others. The third part of the volume is devoted to conceptual contributions that take up theoretical issues related to epistemological and conceptual challenges for language acquisition planning. These contributions reflect on the full spectrum of social and cognitive factors that intersect with the planning of language teaching and learning including ethnic and racial power relations, historically situated political systems, language ideologies, community language socialization, relationships among stakeholders in communities and schools, interpersonal interaction, and intrapersonal development. In all, the volume demonstrates the multifaceted and socially situated nature of language acquisition planning. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar Philip Holmes, Hans-Olav Enger, 2018-04-27 Norwegian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Norwegian (the Bokmål standard). The Grammar is an essential source for the serious student of Norwegian, and for students of comparative linguistics. It is ideal for use in colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. The volume is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Norwegian grammar. It presents the complexities of Norwegian in a concise and readable form. Explanations are full, clear and free of jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Norwegian as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index, numbered paragraphs, cross-references and summary charts provide readers with easy access to the information they require. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Nordic Languages Lars S. Vikør, 1993 |
| languages spoken in denmark: European Society Alberto Martinelli, Alessandro Cavalli, 2021-09-02 The EU today is at a crossroads: either it becomes a great supranational union or it goes back to being an array of separate independent states. Alberto Martinelli and Alessandro Cavalli draw a grand fresco of the society in which the European Union is taking shape. Now in paperback with a Foreword by the authors. |
| languages spoken in denmark: European Language Matters Peter Trudgill, 2021-11-11 Why do Greek lorries have Metaphorés written on the side? Is it grammatically correct to say 'the best team won' after a football match? What is the difference between manly, male, masculine and macho? Bringing together Peter Trudgill's highly popular columns for the New European, this fascinating collection explores how English has been influenced, both linguistically and culturally, by its neighbouring languages in Europe. English is very much a European language and Trudgill delves in to the rich linguistic legacy that links all European languages. The bite-sized pieces are grouped together in thematically arranged sections, to allow the reader to dip in and out at will, and cover a wide range of topics, from the etymology of words, to illuminating pieces on grammar. Written in an engaging and lively style, and full of intriguing facts about language and languages in Europe, this book will appeal to both language specialists and to general readers with no prior experience. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Beowulf Beowulf, R. K. Gordon, 1992-09-30 Finest heroic poem in Old English celebrates character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden. Narrative combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, actual historical figures and events to create a striking work of great power and beauty. Authoritative translation by R. K. Gordon. Genealogies. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Danish Robin Allan, Philip Holmes, Tom Lundskær-Nielsen, 2000 Ideal for any learner of the Danish language in early or middle stages, this engaging grammar is an essential reference guide to the most important grammatical aspects of Danish as it is used today. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Danish Elias Bredsdorff, 1958 This course has six parts: 1. A general introduction to written and spoken Danish. 2. A chapter on Danish phonetics. 3. A grammar, arranged by sections under nouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc., with chapters on word-order and word-formation, and including exercises. 4. A section of general information - about money, weights and measures, meals, etc. 5. Twenty-five Danish texts (twenty prose, five poetry) from standard authors for translation into English. 6. Twenty English texts, graded in difficulty, for translation into Danish. No other Danish grammer and reader with this scope and degree of scholarship exists. Mr Bredsdorff has taught in England for a number of years, and most of his pupils have started with no knowledge of Danish. His course has been tried out and proved successful. |
| languages spoken in denmark: A Handbook of the English Language R. G. Latham, 2022-08-15 DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of A Handbook of the English Language by R. G. Latham. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Spoken Norwegian Einar Ingvald Haugen, 1944 |
| languages spoken in denmark: Guide to Nordic Bibliography Erland Munch-Petersen, 1984 |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Reference Catalogue of Current Literature , 1902 |
| languages spoken in denmark: Echoes of English Henrik Gottlieb, 2020-04-30 Echoes of English, also known as Anglicisms, are now heard all over the world. They encompass a wide range of linguistic phenomena, all of which are discussed in this book. Against a backdrop of corpus-based studies of Anglicisms in Danish, the present English influence in Scandinavia is compared with that regarding Afrikaans in South Africa. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The Little Book of Hygge Meik Wiking, 2017-01-17 New York Times Bestseller Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge. Loosely translated, Hygge—pronounced Hoo-ga—is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience, Wiking explains. It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe. Hygge is the sensation you get when you’re cuddled up on a sofa, in cozy socks under a soft throw, during a storm. It’s that feeling when you’re sharing comfort food and easy conversation with loved ones at a candlelit table. It is the warmth of morning light shining just right on a crisp blue-sky day. The Little Book of Hygge introduces you to this cornerstone of Danish life, and offers advice and ideas on incorporating it into your own life, such as: Get comfy. Take a break. Be here now. Turn off the phones. Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles. Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe. Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge. Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow. From picking the right lighting to organizing a Hygge get-together to dressing hygge, Wiking shows you how to experience more joy and contentment the Danish way. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Danish Dictionary Anna Garde, 2013-09-13 First Published in 1995. This compact and up to date, two-way dictionary provides a comprehensive and modern vocabulary. It is an ideal reference for beginners or specialists. The maximum information is provided in the minimum space, making the dictionary an invaluable reference source. |
| languages spoken in denmark: A Hand-Book of The English Language R. G. Latham, M.D., F.R.S.,, 2025-01-01 “A Hand-Book of The English Language” by R. G. Latham, M.D., F.R.S., is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the intricacies of the English language. This classic work delves deeply into the etymology, structure, and grammar of English, making it an invaluable resource for linguists, students, and anyone with an interest in the history and evolution of the language. Latham’s expertise shines as he carefully examines the roots of English words, exploring their origins and how they have evolved over time. The book offers detailed insights into the rules of syntax and grammar, providing a clear and structured approach to understanding the complexities of the language. It also addresses common misconceptions and challenges faced by English speakers, providing clarity and guidance in navigating its intricacies. But here’s a question to ponder: Have you ever wondered where your words come from, or how the English language has become the global force it is today? What if understanding its roots could help you become a more confident and effective communicator? “A Hand-Book of The English Language” is not just for scholars—it’s an accessible yet thorough resource for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of English. Whether you're a writer, educator, or language enthusiast, Latham’s work offers invaluable insights into how the English language functions, how its words are connected, and how to use them with precision and impact. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the English language and enhance your understanding of its rich history and structure? Don’t miss the opportunity to own “A Hand-Book of The English Language”—a timeless reference for all language lovers. Purchase A Hand-Book of The English Language now and deepen your understanding of one of the world’s most influential languages. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The English Language Robert Gordon Latham, 1848 |
| languages spoken in denmark: A Dictionary of Language David Crystal, 2001-06 No ordinary dictionary, David Crystal's Dictionary of Language includes not only descriptions of hundreds of languages literally from A to Z (Abkhaz to Zyryan) and definitions of literary and grammatical concepts, but also explanations of terms used in linguistics, language teaching, and speech pathology. If you are wondering how many people speak Macedonian, Malay, or Makua, or if you're curious about various theories of the origins of language, or if you were always unsure of the difference between structuralism, semiotics, and sociolinguistics, this superbly authoritative dictionary will answer all of your questions and hundred of others. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Edda; Or, the Tales of a Grandmother. History of Denmark, from the Earliest Ages to the Accession of the Oldenburg Dynasty, A.D. 1448. Edited [or Rather Written] by Philojuvenis [i.e. C. J. Hambro]. , 1875 |
| languages spoken in denmark: Norway, Sweden, and Denmark Karl Baedeker (Firm), 1912 |
| languages spoken in denmark: Challenging the Monolingual Mindset John Hajek, Yvette Slaughter, 2014-10-01 This volume challenges the monolingual mindset by highlighting how language-related issues surround us in many different ways, and explores the tensions that can develop in managing and understanding multilingualism. The book features analysis and discussion on the use of languages across a range of contexts, including post-migration settlement, policy, education, language contact and intercultural communication. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Law and Language in the Middle Ages , 2018-07-10 Law and Language in the Middle Ages investigates the encounter between law and legal practice from the linguistic perspective. The essays explore how legal language expresses and advances power relations, along with the ways in which the language of law legitimates power. The wide geographical and chronological scope showcases how power, legitimacy and language interact, moving the discussion beyond traditional issues of identity or the formation of nation-states and their institutions. What emerges are different strategies reflective of the diverse and pluralistic political, legal, and cultural worlds of the Middle Ages. Contributors are Michael H. Gelting, Dirk Heirbaut, Carole Hough, Anette Kremer, Ada Maria Kuskowski, Anders Leegaard Knudsen, André Marques, Matthew McHaffie, Bruce O’Brien, Paul Russell, Werner Schäfke, and Vincenz Schwab. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Bilingual Success Stories Around the World Adam Beck, 2021-07-19 Bilingual Success Stories Around the World is a real-life roadmap to greater success and joy for any parent raising bilingual or multilingual children. Written by Adam Beck, author of the popular guide Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability. |
| languages spoken in denmark: The English Language R. G. Latham, 2021-04-25 In The English Language, R. G. Latham presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution, structure, and multifaceted nature of English as a linguistic entity. His meticulous examination extends from its Germanic roots to its global variations, reflecting a rich tapestry where history, culture, and societal shifts converge. Employing a clear and engaging prose style, Latham invites readers to navigate through the complexities of grammar, etymology, and phonetics, all while situating the language within a broader literary context that encompasses both classical and contemporary influences. This scholarly work not only dissects linguistic structures but also addresses the dynamic interplay of language and identity in an increasingly interconnected world. R. G. Latham, a noted philologist, linguist, and lexicographer, draws from a wealth of academic and practical experiences in unraveling the intricacies of English. His profound understanding of language as both a cultural artifact and a communicative tool is evident throughout this book. Latham'Äôs background in language studies, paired with his passion for lexicography and semantics, underscores his motivation to elucidate English'Äôs complexities and its role in shaping modern discourse. This book comes highly recommended for linguists, educators, and anyone with a deep interest in language. Latham's insightful analysis not only serves as an academic resource but also as an enthralling exploration for general readers wishing to deepen their understanding of one of the world'Äôs most widely spoken languages. |
| languages spoken in denmark: Learn Danish Christopher Panaretos, 2020-05-09 Welcome to Learn Danish - this book will help you understand the basic rules of Danish. It covers pronouns, nouns, articles, adjectives, possession, verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. If you are studying, traveling, or just interested in learning more about the language, this is a great place to start. [ 67 pages ] |
| languages spoken in denmark: S. 1948 and S. 2299 United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Indian Affairs (1993- ), 2014 |
| languages spoken in denmark: The SAGE Deaf Studies Encyclopedia Genie Gertz, Patrick Boudreault, 2016-01-05 The time has come for a new in-depth encyclopedic collection of articles defining the current state of Deaf Studies at an international level and using the critical and intersectional lens encompassing the field. The emergence of Deaf Studies programs at colleges and universities and the broadened knowledge of social sciences (including but not limited to Deaf History, Deaf Culture, Signed Languages, Deaf Bilingual Education, Deaf Art, and more) have served to expand the activities of research, teaching, analysis, and curriculum development. The field has experienced a major shift due to increasing awareness of Deaf Studies research since the mid-1960s. The field has been further influenced by the Deaf community’s movement, resistance, activism and politics worldwide, as well as the impact of technological advances, such as in communications, with cell phones, computers, and other devices. A major goal of this new encyclopedia is to shift focus away from the “Medical/Pathological Model” that would view Deaf individuals as needing to be “fixed” in order to correct hearing and speaking deficiencies for the sole purpose of assimilating into mainstream society. By contrast, The Deaf Studies Encyclopedia seeks to carve out a new and critical perspective on Deaf Studies with the focus that the Deaf are not a people with a disability to be treated and “cured” medically, but rather, are members of a distinct cultural group with a distinct and vibrant community and way of being. |
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