Omniglot News (2024) News / 소식

This page lists significant additions and changes to Omniglot with the most recent at the top. The small changes I make every day are too numerous to include here.

Omniglot news can also can be found on Radio Omniglot, FaceBook, X (Twitter) and RSS

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Weekly breakdown of Omniglot News

13th October

New language pages: Kapóng, Warao, Lamalama and Djabugay

New numbers pages: Alur and Arvanitic

New constructed script: Arkyn

Sample text in Arkyn (fancy version)

New constructed script: Nyctography

Sample text in Nyctography (regular version)

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Jack Of All Trades

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Garters

New Celtiadur post: Darkness

Improved page: Guugu Yimithirr

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6th October

New language pages: Defaka, Sobei and Datooga

New constructed script: Skálmvargic

Sample text in Skálmvargic

New adapted script: RoHangul

Sample text in RoHangul

New numbers pages: Ulithian, Yapese and Defaka

New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Buttery Donkeys

New Adventure in Etymology: Random Origins

New Celtiadur post: Spinning, Twisting & Turning

Improved Celtiadur posts: Legs & Feet

Improved page: Yapese language page

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29th September

New language pages: Southern Oromo, Keiyo, Bawm, Belanda Bor and Anuak

New numbers pages: Soutern Oromo, Bawm and Anuak

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Snub Nosed Simians and Mushroom Hats

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Jeans

New Celtiadur post: Voices

Improved Celtiadur posts: Heads & Brains, Hearing, fame & renown and Ears

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22nd September

New language pages: Akha, Ntcham and Adhola

New constructed script: Yufrabiz

Sample text in Yufrabiz

New constructed script: Western Script

Sample text in Western Script

New numbers pages: Achang, Akha and Adhola

New Adventure in Etymology: Swan

New Omniglot blog posts: Battering Down the Door and Language Quiz

New Celtiadur post: Leader in Chief

New song: Cats & Dogs

Simon Ager · Cats and Dogs

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15th September

New language pages: Thadou, Tidore, Ternate, Burum and Moma

New numbers pages: Mirandese and Ternate

New phrases page: Mirandese

New Omniglot blog posts: What's that noise? and Language Quiz

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Leather

New Celtiadur post: Leathery Hide

Improved Celtiadur posts: Surfaces and Calling Words

Improved page: Mirandese language page.

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8th September

New language pages: Glosa, Manam, Belanda Viri, Mbukushu and Ngangam

New numbers pages: Betawi, Glosa, Interglossa and Uropi

New Omniglot blog posts: Doorgetting and Language Quiz

New Adventure in Etymology: Sadly Satisfied

New Celtiadur post: Tented Pavilions

Improved page: Interglossa language page.

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1st September

New language pages: Koda, Nateni, Hanga and Mbelime

New writing system: Nag Chiki

Sample text in Koda in the Nag Chiki alphabet

New numbers page: Tocharian (A & B), Hanga, Sipakapense and Bajaw

New phrases page: Folkspraak

New article: Multiple Ways to Say “To Visit” in French

New Omniglot blog posts: Stanzas, Cameras and Salons and Language Quiz

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Groovy Furrows

New Celtiadur posts: Furrowed Trenches, Yoked Bonds

Improved Celtiadur posts: Ditches and Trenches

Improved page: Nüshu script page

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25th August

New language pages: Kulango, Ibinda, Vwanji, Safwa and Hehe

New numbers pages: High Valyrian, Latino Sine Flexione and Ibinda

New fictional script and language: High Valyrian

Sample text in the High Valyrian script

New constructed script: Vjøbhaž

Sample texts in Vjøbhaž

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Foolish Consistency

New Adventure in Etymology: Grass

New Celtiadur post: Grinding Mills

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18th August

New language pages: Pendau, Maay Maay, Modang, Kembayan and Biatah

New numbers pages: Pendau, Maasai, Modang and Biatah

New constructed script: Rountongue

Sample text in Rountongue

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Superfluously Redundant

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Tin

New Celtiadur post: A Meeting of Assemblies

Improved Celtiadur posts: Wolves & Sea Monsters and Roundness

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11th August

New language pages: Chamacoco, Mising, Ocaina, Ayoreo and Binumarien

New phrases page: Mising

New numbers pages: Mising, Ocaina and Binumarien

New adapted script: Italorussian (Италоруссо)

Тутти љи эссэри умани насконо либэри эд эгўали ин дињита̀ э диритти. Эсси соно дотати ди раджонэ ди кощэнца э дэвоно аджирэ љи уни вэрсо љи альтри ин спирто ди фратэлланца.

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Rucksacks & Mistletoe

New Adventure in Etymology: Antique

New Celtiadur post: Habitual Customs

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4th August

New language pages: Hill Miri, Chiru and Bimin

New constructed script: Nomish

Sample text in Nomish

New phrases pages: Hill Miri and Galo

New numbers pages: Hill Miri, Galo and Bimin

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Forest Cities

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Boring Tools

New Celtiadur posts: Augers & Drills and Shells

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28th July

New language pages: Fataluku, Rongga and Wejewa

New phrases page: Guernésiais

New numbers pages: Lugbara and Dinka

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Water Parties

New Adventure in Etymology: Folk

New Celtiadur post: Razors

Improved Celtiadur posts: Fathers and Land, Parishes & Enclosures

Improved page: Lugbara language page.

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21st July

New language pages: Bori, Kakwa, Izon and Meyah

New constructed script: Dust Witch Runes

Sample text in Dust Witch Runes

New constructed script: Zuravot

Sample text in Zuravot

New numbers pages: Ladino, Bori and Izon

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Tarradiddles

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bits & Pieces

New Celtiadur post: Monday Moons

Improved Celtiadur post: Parts and Portions

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14th July

New language pages: Yelmek, Papapana and Nafanan

New constructed script: Arleng Mekʼlek

Sample text in Arleng Mekʼlek

New numbers pages: Slovio, Sunwar and Zarma

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Muchedumbre

New Adventure in Etymology: Door

New Celtiadur post: Similar Likeness

Improved Celtiadur posts: Doors and Sticks and Rods

Improved page: Romanian Tatar

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7th July

New adapted script: Mayan Hangul

Sample text in Mayan Hangul

New language pages: Helong, Phom and Sursurunga

New numbers pages: Lavukaleve, Guernésiais and Jingpho

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Jentacularity

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Heather

New Celtiadur post: Seeds

Improved Celtiadur post: Ceilidh Companions

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30th June

New language pages: Jju, Abua, Beami, Banggai

New numbers pages: Beami

New Tower of Babel translation: Benga

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz amd New Old Words

New Adventure in Etymology: Journey

New Celtiadur posts: A Shovelful of Spades and Light Lungs

Improved page: Breton language page

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23rd June

New adapted script: Italicisch

Sample text in Italicish

New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz

I got back from Ireland yesterday (Saturday 22nd), and am currently catching up with things. I had a great time there, learnt some more Irish, met some interesting people, and saw some beautiful places.

Gleann Cholm Cille
There are more photos from Gleann Cholm Cille, where I went in Ireland.


16th June

New language and alphabet: Bactrian

New language pages: Bariai, Biak and Nambya

New numbers page: Bariai

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Ireland / Éire and Earthlings and Other Lings

New Celtiadur post: Acorns

There are more details of this week's news at: radio.omniglot.com

I didn't have time to make a recording of this week's news as I am in Ireland learning Irish.


9th June

New language pages: Zeme, Borong, Boko and Vatlongos

New numbers pages: Zeme, Northern Pomo and Lebanese Arabic

New Tower of Babel translations: Alur, Akha, Adhola, Dangme, Achi and Abua

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Spreading Sweetness

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Charming Witches

New Celtiadur posts: Mixed & Confused and Honey Wine

Improved Celtiadur posts: Magic and Spells

Improved page: Maltese language page.

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2nd June

New language pages: Lakon, Maléku, Kadiwéu and Mocoví

New numbers pages: Celtiberian and Bosnian

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Super Brows

New Adventure in Etymology: Escape

New Celtiadur post: Eyebrows

New song: Off To Sea

Simon Ager · Off To Sea

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26th May

New writing system: Sheek Bakrii Saphaloo Script

Sample text in the Sheek Bakrii Saphaloo script

New fictional script: Exception

Sample text in Exception

New constructed script: Formetta

Sample text in Formetta

New language pages: Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz, Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay, Wichí Lhamtés Nocten and Maká

New phrases page: Taíno-Quisqueyanaíqui

New Omniglot blog posts: A Little Alliteration and Language Quiz

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bills and Gouges

New Celtiadur post: The End

Improved page: Taíno language page.

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19th May

New language pages: Bhaca, Ulumandaʼ and Bambam

New numbers pages: Ulumandaʼ and Bambam

New Omniglot blog posts: Buckling Swashes and Language Quiz

New Adventure in Etymology: Landlubber

New Celtic Cognates page: Names

New Celtiadur post: Glens and Valleys

Improved Celtiadur post: Full

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12th May

New language pages: Teanu, Uneapa (the 2,000th language!) and Nanggu

New adapted script: Turkorece

Turkorece (툴코레제)

New numbers pages: Nawat, Classical Nahuatl and Chakma

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and 2,000 Languages!

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Brio

New Celtiadur post: Bodies

Improved Celtiadur posts: Horses and Strength

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5th May

New language pages: Sa'a, Talise and Santa Cruz

New numbers pages: Lumbu, Lepcha and Santa Cruz

New phrases page: Dogri

New Adventure in Etymology: Dinkus

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Chocolate Peanuts

New Celtiadur post: Meaty Flesh

Improved Celtiadur post: Brown & Dun

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28th April

New language pages: Central Teke, Catio, Pagibete and Kukuya

New constructed script: Pan-Caucasian alphabet

Sample text in the Pan-Caucasian Alphabet script

New numbers pages: Central Teke and Babine-Witsuwit'en

New time page: Swahili

New Omniglot blog posts: Surfing the Mountains and Language Quiz

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Brooms

New Celtiadur post: Barn

Improved Celtiadur posts Brushes and Broom and Grey

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21st April 2024

New language pages: Niuatoputapu-Tafahi, Isinai and Owa

New constructed script: Marubhasha

Sample text in the Marubhasha script

New constructed script: Erm

Sample text in the Erm script

New phrases page: Dogri

New numbers pages: Dogri and Saurashtra

New Adventure in Etymology: Stable Stables

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Ruffled Rifles

New Celtiadur post: Lies and Deceit

Improved Celtiadur post: Bridges

Improved pages: Tindi, Kryts, Kubachi, Budukh, Hunzib and Bagvalal language pages.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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14th April 2024

New constructed script: Ayxanər

Sample text

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

New article: Lights, Camera, Action! Unleash the Power of Movies for Language Learning


7th April 2024

New language pages: Yurutí, Tuyuca, Carapana and Desano

New numbers pages: Midland Mixe and Chorti

New Tower of Babel translation: Midland Mixe

New Omniglot blog posts: Turas Fada (Long Journey), Mr(s) Rumbling and Giving Up

New Celtiadur post: Ploughs

Improved Celtiadur post: Seals and Purple

Improved pages: Mi'kmaq and Guanano language page.

Please note: from 6th-15th April I'll be away from home, mainly on the Isle of Skye doing a course in Scottish Gaelic songs. During this time there will be few, if any, up-dates to this site, blog posts or podcasts, and I probably won't have time to answer all your emails. Things will be back to normal after that.

I'll probably post a few photos on Instagram (@ieithgi).


31st May 2024

New language pages: Ambo-Pasco Quechua, Matsés and Yine

New constructed script: Skyling Script (a script for a fictional language)

Sample text in Skyling Script

New constructed script: Japonesian (an alternative way to write Japanese and Indonesian)

Sample text (Japanese)

New numbers pages: Chuj, Tzotzil and Tzeltal

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Madrugadores (Early Risers)

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Fortified Dunes

New Celtiadur post: Blessings

Improved Celtiadur post: Talkative

Improved pages: Tzotzil, Tzeltal and Kubachi language pages.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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24th March 2024

New language pages: Jibu, Oroha and Neolatin

New constructed script: Script of the All-Seers

Sample text in Script of the All-Seers

New phrases page: Neolatin

New numbers page: Jibu, Kryts, Oroha and Neolatin

New time page: Neolatin

New family words page: Neolatin

New weather words page: Neolatin

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Noodling About Nurdles

New Adventure in Etymology: Noodling About Noodles

New Celtiadur post: Central Hearts

Improved Celtiadur posts: Streets and Ants

New song: Noodling

Simon Ager · Noodling

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17th March 2024

New writing system page: Ogan Script

New language pages: Longgu, Ogan and Lop

New numbers pages: Kongo, Northern Ndebele and Lozi

New article: Unlocking the Power of Online Spanish Language Communities

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Whimperatives

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Horny Peaks

New Celtiadur post: Colourful Hues

Improved Celtiadur posts: Mountains and Roads

Improved pages: Soninke language page.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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10th March 2024

New languages: Andoque, Berom and Hdi

New constructed script: Wind-and-Leaf Script

Sample text in Wind-and-Leaf Script

New fictional script: Neo-Chakobsa

Sample text in Neo-Chakobsa

New numbers pages: Berom and Hdi

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Clinking Hardware

New Adventure in Etymology: Shambling Shambles

New Celtiadur post: Thin & Slender

Improved pages: Southern Ndebele, Northern Ndebele, Swati, Tswa and Tsonga

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3rd March 2024

New language pages: Ghomalaʼ, Feʼfeʼ, Lengo and Lau

New constructed script: Fana

Sample text in fana

New numbers pages: Ghomalaʼ, Lengo, Lau

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Overflowing Vases

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bijou Fingers

New Celtiadur post: Long Distance

Improved Celtiadur post: Fingers and Toes, Silver & Money and Streams and Currents

Improved pages: Paicî and Huambisa language pages.

New song: Colourless Green Ideas

Simon Ager · Colourless Green Ideas

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25th February 2024

New language pages: Kwaio, Gela, Arosi and Touo

New constructed script: Thieṛian

Sample text in Thieṛian

New adapted script: Tengwar for Persian

Article 1 of the UDHR in Tengwar Persian

New phrases page: Duala

New numbers page: Duala, Kikuyu, Gela and Arosi

New article: The Role of Language in Thought and Persuasion

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Various Verses

New Adventure in Etymology: Guide

New Celtiadur post: A Bit of Bitterness

Improved Celtiadur posts: Honey and Sweet

Improved page: Duala

New interview with me: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/polyglots-why-languages-are-important

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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18th February 2024

New language pages: Mono-Alu, Marovo, Nduke and Babatana

New numbers pages: Hoava, Nduke, Babatana and Nishi

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Fictile Dairymaids

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Needles and Scythes

New Celtiadur posta: Pins & Needles, Muddy Mires

Improved Celtiadur posts: Red and Blue / Black / Dark

Improved page: Mundari Bani script.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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11th February 2024

New languages: Iranun, Onhan and Southern Sorsogon

New phrases page: Gallo

New numbers pages: Onhan and Shompen

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Mud Glorious Mud

New Adventure in Etymology: Quagmire

New Celtiadur posts: Through and Through and Betwixt and Between

Improved Celtiadur posts: Green & Verdant and Blue / Green / Grey

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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4th February 2024

New languages: Nishi, Khengkha and Jumli

New constructed script: Wiqa

Sample text in Wiqa

New numbers pages: Khorasani Turkic, Kumandy and Khengkha

New Omniglot blog post: Gatekeeping / Geatóireacht and Language Quiz

New Celtiadur post: Cauldrons and Kettles

Improved Celtiadur posts: Houses and Dwellings and Time & Weather

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Swampy Cauldrons

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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28th January 2024

New writing system: Meetei Yelhou Mayek

Sample text in the Meetei Yelhou Mayek

New language pages: Bahing, Jirel and Kahua

New phrases pages: Kabiye, Kabyle and Samogitian

New numbers page: Samogitian

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Duostories and World Endangered Writing Day

New Adventure in Etymology: Storm

New Celtiadur post: Stormy Weather

Improved Celtiadur posts: Black and White

Improved pages: Kabiye and Tartessian language pages.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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21st January 2024

New language pages: Kagate, Chaná and Chocha Ngacha

New constructed script: Sonos

Sample text in Sonos (Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

New English spelling system: New Franklin Alphabet

New numbers pages: Korku, Kagate and Tlapanec (Malinaltepec)

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Lady Gunilda

New Celtiadur post: Bees

Improved Celtiadur posts: Lord, Ruler and To Read

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Soft Bogs

Improved pages: Timbisha, Tiwi and Tlapanec language pages.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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14th January 2024

New language: Darmiya, Sengele, Mongo and Gawri

New numbers pages: Sengele, Benga and Kimbundu

New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Interlinguistic Conflicts

New Adventure in Etymology: Procrastination

New Celtiadur post: Modestly Humble

Improved Celtiadur post: Free

Improved page: Bisu

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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7th January 2024

New languages: Muinane, Texistepec, Sierra Popoluca and Chimalapa Zoque

New adapated script: Penobscot Syllabics

New numbers pages: Muinane, Texistepec and Chimalapa Zoque

New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Lost in the Geese

New Celtiadur posts: Barnacles & Limpets and Dinner

Improved Celtiadur post: Seas

New Celtic Pathways podcast: Barnacle Geese

Improved page: Wayuu language page.

Hear a recording of this week's news.

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A Multilingual Happy New Year!

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