Standard Romanian
The Bucharest-based standard of Romanian, spoken across Romania and Moldova. The largest Eastern Romance language and the basis of the modern literary standard.
Aromanian
Also known as: Arumun, Vlach
An Eastern Romance variety spoken across the southern Balkans. Often classified as a separate language; carries significant contact influence from Greek, Albanian, and Slavic.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Aromanian?
Aromanian is a dialect of the Romanian language.
Where is Aromanian spoken?
Aromanian is primarily spoken in Greece, Albania, North Macedonia.
Which region is Aromanian associated with?
Aromanian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Aromanian known by other names?
Yes — Aromanian is also referred to as Arumun, Vlach.
What are the other dialects of Romanian?
Romanian also includes Daco-Romanian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
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