Question

How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?

Answer 1

There are six modern Celtic languages still spoken today and they are:

Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, Cornish, and Manx.

Answer 2

There are six Celtic languages still spoken today: Welsh, Cornish, Breton, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. All of these languages are members of the Insular Celtic language family and are descended from Common Celtic, which was spoken in Iron Age Europe.

Answer 3

There are six Celtic languages that are still spoken today. They are:

Irish (Gaeilge): Spoken primarily in Ireland, where it is the official language. There is also a small community of Irish speakers in Northern Ireland.

Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig): Spoken in Scotland, primarily in the Highlands and islands, with a smaller community in Glasgow and other urban areas.

Manx (Gaelg): Spoken on the Isle of Man. Manx was once extinct but has experienced a revival, and there are now speakers who have learned the language as a second language.

Welsh (Cymraeg): Spoken in Wales, where it is recognized as an official language. Welsh is also spoken by some communities in England, particularly along the Welsh-English border.

Breton (Brezhoneg): Spoken in Brittany, a region in northwest France. Breton is recognized as a regional language in France.

Cornish (Kernewek): Spoken in Cornwall, a region in southwest England. Cornish was once considered extinct but has been revived, and there is now a small community of speakers.