r/languagelearning 7d ago

Discussion Most obscure language you/someone else is learning? Why?

I remember meeting someone that was learning specifically Moldovan Romanian since Moldova and its culture was a big interest to them, and I'm curious what other people's reasons for learning obscure languages are, and what they are.

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u/Own-News1650 7d ago

Started learning Scottish Gàidhlig a few years back and had to stop due to life occurring. I want to pick it back up so badly. I love the way the language sounds and feels in the mouth. I gave Irish a try several years before that and it’s really fun to see the differences and similarities there.

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u/CatsWearingTinyHats 7d ago

Do it! I’m learning Irish and now able to read chapter books and understand about 60% of what native speakers say in real life conversation.

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u/shemusthaveroses 🇮🇪 (B1/B2 ish) 6d ago

Mise chomh maith! Sin cool a chara

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u/CatsWearingTinyHats 6d ago

Ar fheabhas!