The Frisian Language: Europe’s Best Kept Secret

Discover the fascinating world of the Frisian language, Europe's best-kept secret! In this video, we delve into why the Frisian tongue is a hidden gem worth knowing. Learn about its rich history, unique characteristics, and the cultural significance it holds in the regions where it's spoken. From its roots in the Germanic language family to its modern-day relevance, we explore the reasons why every language enthusiast should be aware of Frisian.

Join us as we highlight the similarities and differences between Frisian and its neighboring languages, showcase its vibrant community of speakers, and discuss the efforts being made to preserve and promote this extraordinary language. Whether you're a linguist, a traveler, or simply curious about lesser-known languages, this video will ignite your interest in Frisian!

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[ScienceisCool]

Interesting video! I'm a little busy now with college, but I'll definitely use your website to learn Frisian once my schedule clears up. Keep up the good work!

[Such-uh-Stinky-Head]

Goed wurk! Nice to see you back! I like how you have used less AI which makes the video feel more diverse! This video is over all just really good with only some small nit picks like how some things are repeated, how Scots (can) count as a closer language to English, and you can also argue the Frisian is 3 languages although Frisian is quite strange in the fact that it is a small language yet the dialects are quite different. Even North Frisian dialects can't understand each other from what I've heard.

[TheTekknician]

The thing I'm thinking I'm missing is "Stadsfries", definitely a mix of Dutch and Frisian, mostly spoken around Leeuwarden. "Leeuwarden" in Frisian is "Ljouwert", but in Stadsfries it's "Liwwadden" for example, but I guess it's too much of a Dutch dialect mixed with Frysk.

[robertofranciscomonsalvesp]

I like this new format, en it is goed dy werom te hawwe. Tige tank foar dizze nije fideo.

[SIG]

The pictures used are completely useless, also you have some mistakes.

The Dutch (Hollanders) BANNED the language from being spoken or given on schools. Also discrimination against the Frisians was a rampant problem (even to this day you still have quite a lot of people who are discriminating against the Frisians) This eventually led to the Frisians rising up in the mid 20th century to speak and learn their own language.

The Frisians are stated to be from an island north of England somewhere. Also they were stated to be excellent sailors and merchants for a large part of Europe's coastal regions.

[hydnars]

I'm looking for the Frisian dictionary PDF that used to be available online, can anyone share it with me? I think it was Frisian to English.

[zielerknight]

And of course, a Frisian will be the first to comment.>:)

[maxopaladinos]

Allinnich foar nijsgjirrigens, wêr koe ik boeken fine, lykas de Bibel, oerset yn it West-Frysk foar my om te keapjen?

[weiareinboud]

Very ugly illustrations and not to the point at all. Mountains in Fryslân, come on.