Cornish Translator
About Cornish
Cornish is a Brythonic Celtic language historically spoken in Cornwall, in the southwestern tip of England. The language declined over centuries and its last known native speaker, Dolly Pentreath, is traditionally said to have died in 1777, though some speakers likely persisted somewhat longer. Cornish is written using the Latin alphabet in several competing orthographic systems.
A remarkable revival movement beginning in the early 20th century, led by Henry Jenner and later scholars, has brought Cornish back from extinction. Today approximately 1,000 people speak the language with varying degrees of fluency, and it was officially recognized by the UK government under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in 2002. Cornish is closely related to Welsh and Breton, and its revival is considered one of the most successful language reclamation efforts in Europe.
Common phrases in Cornish
Frequently asked questions about Cornish
- What is Cornish?
- Cornish is a Brythonic Celtic language historically spoken in Cornwall, in the southwestern tip of England. The language declined over centuries and its last known native speaker, Dolly Pentreath, is traditionally said to have died in 1777, though some speakers likely persisted somewhat longer. Cornish is written using the Latin alphabet in several competing orthographic systems.
- What languages can I translate Cornish to?
- You can translate Cornish to English, Breton, and French, and 230+ other languages using Polytranslator.
- How many people speak Cornish?
- Cornish has approximately 1,000 speakers worldwide.
- Is the Cornish translator free?
- Yes, Polytranslator's Cornish translator is free to use. You can translate up to 50 texts per day without an account, or sign in for 150 per day.