The Czech language Introduction: The Czech language, known as “čeština” in Czech, is a West Slavic language spoken by the Czech people. It is the official language of the Czech Republic and holds a significant cultural and historical importance in Central Europe. Origins and History: The origins of the Czech language can be traced back […]
The Croatian language
The Croatian Language Introduction: The Croatian language is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Croatia, with significant communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and other neighbouring countries. It holds a rich linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the historical development and influences it has undergone over the centuries. Origins and History: The origins of the […]
The Bosnian language
The Bosnian language Introduction: The Bosnian language is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is one of the standard varieties of the Serbo-Croatian language, along with Croatian, Serbian, and Montenegrin. The linguistic landscape of the region has been shaped by historical, political, and cultural factors, contributing to the development […]
The Belarusian language
Origins and History: The Belarusian language is an East Slavic language that has its roots in the medieval state of Kievan Rus, which existed from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Over time, the East Slavic dialects spoken in the territories that now make up Belarus began to diverge from other East Slavic languages, such […]
The Slavic language family, an overview.
This follows on from the previous articles. An article about the Indo-European language family and then one of the Latin sub-group of the Indo-European language family. Related Articles : 1. Indo European language family2. The Slavic language family3. The Germanic language family As we can see in the diagram above. The Proto-Indo-European (PIE) language fragmented […]