Hinnalanguste

Hinnalanguste, also known as the Hinnu language, is an extinct Finno-Ugric language that was once spoken by the Hinnu people in Estonia. The Hinnu people were one of the earliest known inhabitants of Estonia, and their language is believed to have been spoken from the 1st millennium BC until the 14th century AD. The Hinnu language is considered to be closely related to the Estonian language, as both belong to the Finno-Ugric language family.

The Hinnu language is primarily known through a single known text, the Hinnu Law, which is a legal code written in the 13th century. The Hinnu Law is a significant historical document that provides insights into the social, political, and legal structures of the Hinnu people. The text is written in a runic script, which is unique to the Hinnu language and has not been fully deciphered.

The Hinnu people were known for their agricultural practices and their use of iron, which was relatively rare in the region at the time. They were also known for their trade networks, which connected them with other Finno-Ugric and Baltic tribes. The Hinnu people eventually assimilated into the larger Estonian population, and their language became extinct.

The Hinnu language is of great interest to linguists and historians due to its unique features and its role in the history of Estonia. Efforts are ongoing to decipher the Hinnu runic script and to better understand the language and its speakers. The Hinnu Law remains a valuable source of information about the Hinnu people and their culture.