Hrvatski · Standard Croatian
The Zagreb-based standard of Croatian, built on a Štokavian basis. Distinguished from Serbian by lexical preferences and a strict Latin-script orthography.
Čakavian
Also known as: Čakavski
A South Slavic dialect group of the Adriatic coast and islands of Croatia, named for its pronoun "ča". Older than Štokavian and the medium of significant medieval Croatian literature.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Čakavian?
Čakavian is a dialect of the Croatian language.
Where is Čakavian spoken?
Čakavian is primarily spoken in Croatia.
Which region is Čakavian associated with?
Čakavian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Čakavian known by other names?
Yes — Čakavian is also referred to as Čakavski.
What are the other dialects of Croatian?
Croatian also includes Croatian, Burgenland Croatian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Croatian dialects
See on the atlas →Gradišćanskohrvatski · Burgenland Croat
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