The Italian language gained a new word, "vespare", meaning to go somewhere on a Vespa.
Nevertheless, the language has gained in popularity and has a growing music scene.
If the language is gaining traction in a year or two, maybe look into it.
In the chaotic post-revolutionary years the Ukrainian language gained some usage in government affairs.
The Maltese language gained a lot from this.
Plain language is also gaining traction in U.S. courts and legal aid agencies.
The language will never gain much wider acceptance, these people say, and it cannot be forced on the general population.
Twenty-two states have made English their official language, most since the English-only movement gained force in the mid-1980's.
In Latgale, the Polish language gained some influence, beginning from 16th century.
In 1863, the Finnish language gained an official position in administration.