Yes, wonderful words!!! For a good translation we need not only the knowledge and understanding of the language, but the whole contextual paradigm and a correct interpretive framework of the text. God bless you man, thanks for posting this teachings. Saludos y bendiciones desde Tenerife 🇮🇨🇮🇨
Ancient Mesopotamians did not ONLY write on clay, they also wrote in sand, papyrus, etc, etc. But, ONLY (some of) what they wrote on clay exists today. The other writings have long since returned to dust. Thank you so much for this! I agree with you, Reese, that some of the translations might be bad, sometimes inadvertently, sometimes due to some translator who imposes his world view interpretation into texts when the ancient people themselves did not necessarily hold that same world view, and sometimes due to a lack of knowledge in the specific subject for which they are translating (for example, bird identification, or musical instruments).
Okay, right after pressing play this immediately became my favorite learn Akkadian channels. I love "It's Always Sunny" and I love the great photoshopping of your face with the Akkadian images added to it. It's going to be fun learning this language with you, thanks!
Just discovered your video series and I am so happy that I did! I recently got accepted into an undergrad program for archaeology and I am specializing in Assyriology. I have Huenergard’s Akkdadian grammar book and will be using it alongside your video series!
I recently got my masters in history, with a focus on the Old Akkadian Period. I did two semesters of Amorite Akkadian in my undergrad to prepare for it. I've let my understanding of the language decay somewhat in recent days (doing a post-grad) so this playlist is surprisingly helpful. Favorited and saved, good sir.
I was waiting for this course for ages.. There are other akkadian courses on youtube but generally the lecturers gave up after just a few episodes. Hope you will persevere... By the way, I think a 40 minute lecture format would be better... I'm your student..
Thanks a lot. This is highly interesting. I have a question though. can I type in cuneiform in Word? if yes, do you have an idea how to do so? Thanks in advance
Thank you for this sir. I started with biblical greek then wanted to go to hebrew but the "mytholiges" hold keys to understanding the acriptures.... And the eastern perspective that led to influence and pave the way for the Hebrew and other languages.
Shalom. I run a channel on languages, you can see it here. I am making a video on Semitic languages (again) and have decided to dedicate a section on Akkadian, in which I mention that there is a revival movement. Would it be possible for you to email me so we could discuss Akkadian language studies today even further?
Hey! I know your channel! Forgive me for getting between the conversation and say that your channel is one of my favorites! I'm also interested in the Akkadian Language Renaissance, by the way!
thank you for your kind words! It means a lot. I'm glad to hear you like my channel, and yes, Akkadian Revival is an interesting prospect@@tabularasa_br
Hi, I was hoping you could help with this question from scholar Anto Moortgat's translation of VA-00243. DUBSIGA ILI-ILLAT (your servant). Is this accurate with the advances in Akkadian language studies? Thank in advance.
Dear Rees, I would have some questions regarding the pronunciation of the Akkadian language. I noticed that you have a rather American/English accent, especially in the a and r sounds. How was the pronunciation actually like? Can we reconstruct that?
It is difficult to reconstruct since the language is so old but many scholars have looked to modern Semitic languages like Arabic to hypothesise how words should be pronounced. That said, it is very unlikely the Akkadians spoke with an American accent so some of my pronunciations are not correct.
Since the sign for ‘bi’ and ‘pi’ are the exact same it is difficult to know for certain. There is a good bit of scholarly debate on the subject as a result, but I tend to side with Dr Marc van de Mieroop who translates the name as Hammurabi. All Akkadian names tended to have a literal translation. Interestingly this varies whether the last syllable is translated as ‘bi’ or ‘pi. ’. Dr Dominique Charpin, another expert on the Old Babylonian Period, translates Hammurabi to mean, “Grandfather is great,” and Hammurapi to mean, “Grandfather is a healer.”
Love it! The Assyriology cohort is small so you get a lot of contact with professors but we are a part of the archaeology department so you have access to a lot of resources.
How much of an overlap is there between Akkadian and Biblical Hebrew? I am really interested but I don't know where to start, I've learnt Biblical Hebrew, but now that I am done with school, I still want to challenge myself
Hi. I need your help. I would like to translate something from English into Akkadian. How can I get in touch with you to talk to you about this? Email? Thanks for your time 🙏🏽
@@sashabashirahmad You can email me at Learnakkadian@gmail.com but it is difficult to go from English to Akkadian since all dictionaries on the language are strictly for translating Akkadian to English
I've always wondered this.. and therefore I don't have much faith in anyone's attempt to translate. It's just not reasonably possible! But very entertaining. I know, I know, " but he's a Cambridge University student" .... Someone taught him.. And someone taught that person.. And someone taught that person the translations.. And so on.. I'm betting 0 -zero- of those professors were descendents of anyone even remotely close to that civilization and culture. Sincerely ~Negative Nancy~😅 Sorry for the rant... "Our true history is just a guess" "The Elites have made sure we will never know the truth"
Thankyou so much. But there are things more dangerous than a bad translation 😅 Or if you are going to say that, explain the dangers - would be an interesting video.
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As an Assyriology grad student myself, I can vouch for this man👍
I've recently become fascinated with Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization. Very interesting field.
Love to hear this! What time periods are you looking into? Mesopotamian history has so much to offer.
@@learnakkadian is it expensive to learn akkadian language?
Always love to learn Akkadian Assyrian
Yes, wonderful words!!! For a good translation we need not only the knowledge and understanding of the language, but the whole contextual paradigm and a correct interpretive framework of the text. God bless you man, thanks for posting this teachings. Saludos y bendiciones desde Tenerife 🇮🇨🇮🇨
Ancient Mesopotamians did not ONLY write on clay, they also wrote in sand, papyrus, etc, etc. But, ONLY (some of) what they wrote on clay exists today. The other writings have long since returned to dust. Thank you so much for this! I agree with you, Reese, that some of the translations might be bad, sometimes inadvertently, sometimes due to some translator who imposes his world view interpretation into texts when the ancient people themselves did not necessarily hold that same world view, and sometimes due to a lack of knowledge in the specific subject for which they are translating (for example, bird identification, or musical instruments).
I'm so stoked for this series, thank you for sharing your knowledge 🌟
Okay, right after pressing play this immediately became my favorite learn Akkadian channels. I love "It's Always Sunny" and I love the great photoshopping of your face with the Akkadian images added to it. It's going to be fun learning this language with you, thanks!
Just discovered your video series and I am so happy that I did! I recently got accepted into an undergrad program for archaeology and I am specializing in Assyriology. I have Huenergard’s Akkdadian grammar book and will be using it alongside your video series!
Very promising presentation on an excellent subject, can't wait to see more!
I recently got my masters in history, with a focus on the Old Akkadian Period. I did two semesters of Amorite Akkadian in my undergrad to prepare for it. I've let my understanding of the language decay somewhat in recent days (doing a post-grad) so this playlist is surprisingly helpful. Favorited and saved, good sir.
underrated channel
Absolutely informative. Great view
Amazing, I'm starting today! :)
Greenscreen: 4-
Cutting: 3-
Content: 2
Music: 2-
Presentation: 2+
Intro: amazing
Looking forward to the series.
Very much appreciated ❤
Great work! Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thanks for this course. Hope to continue .
Damn you got me with the Akkadian translation at the beginning man. Can't trust no Akkads these days.
Awesome vid man! Keep it up
YAAAAAY
As an Iraqi I'm so interested in this!
It's Always Sunny in Ancient Mesopotamia
i just watched all your videos in one go, and i can say i am looking forward to new ones.
also good luck with the dissertation!
Thank you!
just what I've been looking for!
Your playlist leaves out video 5. Love the show
Just fixed thanks!
Very interesting topic, got me hooked. Btw, it would be amazing to have captions under vid.
That's a great idea!
I was waiting for this course for ages..
There are other akkadian courses on youtube but generally the lecturers gave up after just a few episodes. Hope you will persevere...
By the way, I think a 40 minute lecture format would be better...
I'm your student..
That’s a great idea, keep it up man! ❤️👏
It's Always Sunny in Babylonia !
I’m from Iraq I’m excited to learn this
Thanks a lot. This is highly interesting. I have a question though. can I type in cuneiform in Word? if yes, do you have an idea how to do so? Thanks in advance
Yes there is a Unicode download that should work! Will attach the link below.
www.hethport.uni-wuerzburg.de/cuneifont/
I would really love to see Asshurbanipal's Library!
Thank you for this sir. I started with biblical greek then wanted to go to hebrew but the "mytholiges" hold keys to understanding the acriptures....
And the eastern perspective that led to influence and pave the way for the Hebrew and other languages.
Nice intro. Interested in learning. From Babylon ❤
thanks for the work
Shalom. I run a channel on languages, you can see it here. I am making a video on Semitic languages (again) and have decided to dedicate a section on Akkadian, in which I mention that there is a revival movement. Would it be possible for you to email me so we could discuss Akkadian language studies today even further?
Hey! I know your channel! Forgive me for getting between the conversation and say that your channel is one of my favorites!
I'm also interested in the Akkadian Language Renaissance, by the way!
thank you for your kind words! It means a lot. I'm glad to hear you like my channel, and yes, Akkadian Revival is an interesting prospect@@tabularasa_br
Great work 👍👍👍
Great video!
Hi, I was hoping you could help with this question from scholar Anto Moortgat's translation of VA-00243.
DUBSIGA ILI-ILLAT (your servant).
Is this accurate with the advances in Akkadian language studies? Thank in advance.
I believe DUBSIGA is Sumerian while Ili-illat would be a genitive construction meaning god of the clan/ family. Hope this helps!
@@learnakkadian YES! thank you it does help, I appreciate this.
gotta admit. you make a compelling argument
Dear Rees, I would have some questions regarding the pronunciation of the Akkadian language. I noticed that you have a rather American/English accent, especially in the a and r sounds. How was the pronunciation actually like? Can we reconstruct that?
It is difficult to reconstruct since the language is so old but many scholars have looked to modern Semitic languages like Arabic to hypothesise how words should be pronounced. That said, it is very unlikely the Akkadians spoke with an American accent so some of my pronunciations are not correct.
Is it Hammurabi or Hammurapi?
Since the sign for ‘bi’ and ‘pi’ are the exact same it is difficult to know for certain. There is a good bit of scholarly debate on the subject as a result, but I tend to side with Dr Marc van de Mieroop who translates the name as Hammurabi. All Akkadian names tended to have a literal translation. Interestingly this varies whether the last syllable is translated as ‘bi’ or ‘pi. ’. Dr Dominique Charpin, another expert on the Old Babylonian Period, translates Hammurabi to mean, “Grandfather is great,” and Hammurapi to mean, “Grandfather is a healer.”
You're at Cambridge right? How do you like it so far? I've been wondering if I should try to enroll at Cambridge for my PhD.
Love it! The Assyriology cohort is small so you get a lot of contact with professors but we are a part of the archaeology department so you have access to a lot of resources.
@@learnakkadian Awesome! Was it hard to get in?
@@dannyw.b6447 No clue on the acceptance rate but you should go for it!
@@learnakkadian Alright I will! Thanks a lot! 🙌🏻
Do we need to know Aramaic or another language before learning this one?
Any background knowledge of a Semitic language is useful but definitely not necessary to learn Akkadian!
Thanks a lot 😊
so happy to see this honestly. wont become an assyriologist tho sry :\
How much of an overlap is there between Akkadian and Biblical Hebrew? I am really interested but I don't know where to start, I've learnt Biblical Hebrew, but now that I am done with school, I still want to challenge myself
There is actually a lot of similarity since both are semitic languages!
Hi. I need your help. I would like to translate something from English into Akkadian. How can I get in touch with you to talk to you about this? Email? Thanks for your time 🙏🏽
@@sashabashirahmad You can email me at Learnakkadian@gmail.com but it is difficult to go from English to Akkadian since all dictionaries on the language are strictly for translating Akkadian to English
Can we assume this primal language has a living descendant that gives us correct speech?
Arabic and Hebrew have some similarities with Akkadian to name a few!
I've always wondered this.. and therefore I don't have much faith in anyone's attempt to translate. It's just not reasonably possible! But very entertaining.
I know, I know, " but he's a Cambridge University student" ....
Someone taught him..
And someone taught that person..
And someone taught that person the translations..
And so on..
I'm betting 0 -zero- of those professors were descendents of anyone even remotely close to that civilization and culture.
Sincerely ~Negative Nancy~😅
Sorry for the rant...
"Our true history is just a guess"
"The Elites have made sure we will never know the truth"
Thanks
Holy shit this rules. Glory to Inanna ✴
"There's nothing more dangerous than a bad translation." FACTS
Glad you agree!
IRAQIAN JOINED THE CHAT!!!!
You wouldn't happen to be studying with Professor Irving Finkel, now , would you?
Can you translate a book in akkadian?
I mean into akkadian
That intro 😅😅😅😂😂😂
I prefer the brunette chick who used to do lessons like this 3 years ago, but you're great too.
not the sunny intro
Thankyou so much. But there are things more dangerous than a bad translation 😅 Or if you are going to say that, explain the dangers - would be an interesting video.
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Why do you got American accent 💀
Cause hes american
Try to speak a bit slower!
Listening to him at .75 speed might work for you? He does talk fast.
𒅋 𒌓 𒍪 𒌝 𒊏 𒊏 𒋗 𒌒 𒋾 𒄿 𒆷 𒁴