What was the Old Prussian language?

Q: What was the Old Prussian language?


A: Old Prussian was a Baltic language spoken by the indigenous people of Prussia, the Old Prussians, in the area that now belongs to the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia and north-eastern Poland.

Q: Why was it called "Old Prussian"?


A: It was named Old Prussian to differentiate it from the people who lived in Prussia afterwards.

Q: When did the Old Prussian language go extinct?


A: The Old Prussian language went extinct in the early 18th century.

Q: Can we still observe any efforts of a revival of the Old Prussian language?


A: Yes, there has been an attempted revival, but with little progress.

Q: Where is the Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia located?


A: The Kaliningrad Oblast of Russia is located in the area where north-eastern Poland and Russia are today.

Q: Who were the indigenous people of Prussia?


A: The indigenous people of Prussia were the Old Prussians.

Q: What type of language was Old Prussian?


A: Old Prussian was a Baltic language.

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