Use this tag for questions about the process, techniques, and methodology of identification of unknown languages. Don't use this tag for questions asking to identify a language or a script based on specific samples or inscriptions as such questions are explicitly defined off-topic.
Questions tagged [language-identification]
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Please help me identify this language (w/ image)
I have a scan of a genealogical document (ca. 1895) from a Catholic church in Brodowe Łąki, Poland. I believe that the document pertains to the baptism of my great-grandmother, but I can't quite be sure until I know what it says. I showed the image…
Michael L.
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How do I go about deciphering the language of an inscription on an old heirloom?
Someone sent me a picture with an inscription on an old brass tray. He wants to know what language it is. I'm looking for advice on how to go about doing this. (I can post the picture if it would be helpful).
Thanks!
Yehuda Altein
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I need help identifying this language
I noticed the swastika-like images along the sides and at first thought it was either Nordic or Hindi.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
John Edward Law
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Does anyone have any idea what’s ŋireɽe dialect?
ŋireɽe Dialect or language where it’s spoken and which language group it belongs ?
KOMI
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Can anyone identify the language from this book?
I have been told everything from I don't know to four different potential language, including the ancient language of "Syriac". Any serious assistance is appreciated.
Thank you
SB1972
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In what language was this following scripture written? What does it mean?
I was having a chat with someone and I was wondering whether this text (that seems to regard the White Ship incident) were written in some form of English, or possibly in Latin or French.
Sorry for the ignorance, and thank you in advance.
Q. Doe
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I recently received a book, does anyone know what language/ what this book is?
I recently received a book, does anyone know what language/ what this book is?
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Can't identify this language
I have gotten several text messages from this unknown sender and have not been able to identify the langauge so I can translate it. It appears to be quoting the Bible but I am not sure. I found one place that thinks it is Bashkir but that doesn't…
dausmus
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can anyone translate this language please? what Language is it?
Can anyone please translate the text in this image please, I have no clue where to start?
Darren Thomas
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Please help to identify the language on the photo
The text is on reverse side of photo taken before 1918 at the village Bolhovets (suburbs of Belgorod, south-west Russia).
I tried so far to find if any language has a letter visually similar to # sigh, but could not find any reference. Also, the…
Ruslan Kabalin
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