'''Akkadian''' was the language used by the people of [[Akkad]]. It is not unusual because its [[verb]]s are conjugated for manner of action rather than time. [[Sumerian language|Sumerian]] is closely related to Akkadian. | '''Akkadian''' was the language used by the people of [[Akkad]]. It is not unusual because its [[verb]]s are conjugated for manner of action rather than time. [[Sumerian language|Sumerian]] is closely related to Akkadian. |