Mother, bark and spit are some of the oldest known words, say researchers. Continue reading → Mother, bark and spit are just three of 23 words that researchers believe date back 15,000 years, making them the oldest known words. 7 мая 2013 г.
What was the first word ever made?
The word is of Hebrew origin(it is found in the 30th chapter of Exodus). Also according to Wiki answers,the first word ever uttered was “Aa,” which meant “Hey!” This was said by an australopithecine in Ethiopia more than a million years ago.
What was the 1st English word?
There was no first word. At various times in the 5th century, the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and other northern Europeans show up in what is now England. They're speaking various North Sea Germanic dialects that might or might not have been mutually understandable.
What are the 23 oldest words?
Science Says These are the Oldest 23 Words in the English...1Thou. The singular form of "you," this is the only word that all seven language families share in some form. ... 2I. Similarly, you'd need to talk about yourself. ... 3Mother. ... 4Give. ... 5Bark. ... 6Black. ... 7Fire. ... 8Ashes.Science Says These are the Oldest 23 Words in the English Language
What is the oldest word still used?
If I remember correctly, I read that one of the oldest known words still in use today is “Mama”.
