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This is very interesting because little is known about the language

I find that surprising. If Basque isn't spoken today, it certainly was until recently.

My uncle was of Basque origin. He came here (the UK) as a child refugee during the 1936-39 Spanish Civil War and spoke (fluent I believe) Basque as well as Spanish. Unfortunately he passed away some years ago so I cannot ask him this or any of the many other things I would love to know about his life.

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by LanX (Saint) on Jan 30, 2021 at 01:11 UTC
    > If Basque isn't spoken today, it certainly was until recently.

    I can assure you it still is, I met plenty of Basques when studying in Bordeaux, which is close.

    I even met a guy - Patxi - from a remote mountain village, who only started to learn Spanish after he was 12.

    Similar to Welsh and Irish, many speak it only as a second language or have only passive understanding (but might not admit it) - all of this depending on the location.

    The Basque region on the Spanish side has also a certain degree of autonomy and is encouraging Basque curriculum in schools and university. And running several tv and radio stations.

    see Basque language for more.

    Cheers Rolf
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