Prekmurščina
The Slovenian variety of the Prekmurje region between the Mura and the Hungarian border. Carries a separate literary tradition that developed independently from the central standard until the 20th century.
Standard Slovenian
Also known as: Slovenščina, Ljubljana Slovenian
The Ljubljana-based standard of Slovenian. A South Slavic language with a strikingly diverse internal dialect landscape — historically grouped into seven major dialect bases.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Slovenian?
Standard Slovenian is a dialect of the Slovenian language.
Where is Standard Slovenian spoken?
Standard Slovenian is primarily spoken in Slovenia.
Which region is Standard Slovenian associated with?
Standard Slovenian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Slovenian known by other names?
Yes — Standard Slovenian is also referred to as Slovenščina, Ljubljana Slovenian.
What are the other dialects of Slovenian?
Slovenian also includes Prekmurje Slovenian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Slovenian dialects
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