• @spirinolas
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    57 months ago

    When you read texts of an ancient language than span several centuries, and the language itself stays the same, it’s a strong indicator the language was no longer spoken.

    Living languages always change. Only dead languages stay the same.

    • @[email protected]
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      17 months ago

      Living languages always change. Only dead languages stay the same.

      Though this is right right, our understanding of aspects of said languages can change (pronunciation f.i.).