Inguistic Differences Between Hiberno-English And

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Linguistic differences between Hiberno-English and Ulster Scots and their historical origin. Introduction This essay examines the linguistic differences between Hiberno-English and Ulster-Scots. To do so, first, one has to explain what Hiberno-English and Ulster- Scots are, clarify the origin of the languages, its history and the territory where it exists. Second, the essay will explore the grammatical, phonetic and lexical differences between these two language’s forms. To compare the two languages it is also necessary to explain their position to the Standard English. As languages are the inseparable human companions, their existence on a certain territory can be seen as a historical evidence of human migration and expansion. Hiberno-English and Ulster-Scots are forms of the English language used in Ireland. These dialects of English evolved from the English language brought to Ireland during the Plantation of Ireland in 16th and 17th century. Gradually, as the planters from Britain dominated the Island, the English language superseded the Irish language, Gaeilge. The colonisation of Ireland took place in two waves. First the English settled in the Southern part of the island, establishing plantations. The intent of the British government in Dublin was to destroy the Gaelic language and anglicise the country. For this reason land and privileges were taken away from the locals and given to the British settlers in exchange of their loyalty to the Throne. Soon, the English language which had been spoken by the ruling class supplanted the indigenous Irish tongue. Irish society had no choice but to learn the language of their colonial masters, as this was the only way they could communicate with their employers. Although the English language won the battle of domination, it did not destroy Irish language completely. Hiberno-English, evolved as a result of the
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