Radio Omniglot

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Radio Omniglot

Radio Omniglot is a podcast about language and linguistics, brought to you by Simon Ager, the man behind Omniglot.com, the online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Omniglot News (08/06/25)

    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Bushong (Bushɔ́ɔ́ng), a Bantu language spoken in Kasai Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Guro, a Mande language spoken in the regions of Haut-Sassandra and Marahoué in central Ivory Coast. Bissa (Bɩsa), a Mande language spoken in mainly […]

    3 min
  2. Celtic Pathways - Celtic Carpenters

    6D AGO

    Celtic Pathways - Celtic Carpenters

    In this episode we drill down to the Celtic roots of words for carpenter in English and other languages. The Proto-Celtic word *karbantos means (war) chariot or wagon and is possibly related to the Proto-Celtic word *korbos (wagon, basket). Beyond that, its origins are not known [source]. Descendants in the modern Celtic languages include: carbad […]

    2 min

  3. JUN 1

    Omniglot News (01/06/25)

    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Bambalang (Chrambo), a Grassfields Southern Bantoid language spoken in Cameroon. Bila (kiBila), a Bantu language spoken in Ituri Province in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Budu (Ɨbʉdhʉ), a Bantu language spoken in Orientale Province in the northeast of the […]

    3 min

  4. JUN 1

    Adventures in Etymology - Luxurious Locks

    In this Adventure in Etymology we unlock connections between the words luxury and lock. As a adjective luxury [ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi / ˈlʌɡʒəɹi] can mean: Very expensive. Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent. As a noun luxury can mean: Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings. Something desirable but expensive. Something that is pleasant but not necessary […]

    2 min

  5. MAY 25

    Omniglot News (25/05/25)

    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Kebu (Kǝkpǝǝkǝ), a Kwa language spoken in southern Togo and southeastern Ghana. Bangubangu (Kibangubangu), a Bantu language spoken in the east and south the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cherepon (Kyiripong), a Kwa language spoken in the Eastern Region of Ghana. New numbers […]

    2 min
  6. Celtic Pathways - Cheesy Hills

    MAY 24

    Celtic Pathways - Cheesy Hills

    In this episode, we uncover the possible Celtic roots of words for hillsides and rough scrub land in Romance languages. The Proto-Celtic words *brigā (hill, fortress) and *brixs (hill), both come from Proto-Indo-European *bʰérǵʰ-s (something high up, fortified) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: brí [bʲɾʲiː] = brae, hill in Irish bre […]

    2 min

  7. MAY 18

    Omniglot News (18/05/25)

    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Nawdm (nawdm), a Gur language spoken in northern Togo and southern and eastern Ghana. Yom (Pila), a Gur language spoken in the Atacora, Borgou and Donga departments in the northwest of Benin. Akuapem, a variety of Akan spoken mainly in southern Ghana, and […]

    3 min

  8. MAY 17

    Adventures in Etymology - An Assembly of Things

    This Adventure in Etymology is an assembly of words about the word thing, or something like that. Meanings of thing [θɪŋ] include: That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept. A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity. An individual object […]

    2 min

  9. MAY 11

    Omniglot News (11/05/25)

    Here’s the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Bujeba (Bisio), a Bantu language spoken in the Litoral Province in the west of Equatorial Guinea. Gyele (gyɛ̀lì), a Bantu language spoken in the Océan Department in the South Province of Cameroon. Kwasio, a Bantu language spoken along the coast of south western […]

    3 min
  10. Celtic Pathways - Bearing Cradles

    MAY 10

    Celtic Pathways - Bearing Cradles

    In this episode we discover the Celtic roots of words for cradle, crib and related things in Portuguese and other languages. The Proto-Celtic word *bereti means to carry or bear, and comes from Proto-Indo-European bʰéreti (to be carrying), from *bʰer- (to bear, carry) [source]. Related words in the modern Celtic languages include: beir [bʲɛɾʲ] = […]

    2 min
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About

Radio Omniglot is a podcast about language and linguistics, brought to you by Simon Ager, the man behind Omniglot.com, the online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages.

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  • Creator
    Simon Ager
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Simon Ager 2018-2021
  • Show Website
    Radio Omniglot

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