Wikijunior:Languages/Dalmatian

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What writing system(s) does this language use?[edit | edit source]

How many people speak this language?[edit | edit source]

Dalmatian is an extinct language — no one speaks it as their native language anymore.

Where is this language spoken?[edit | edit source]

Dalmatian was spoken along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia and as far south as Kotor in Montenegro.

The Dalmatian speakers lived in towns on the sea-shore (Zara, Traù, Spalato, Ragusa and Cattaro), each of these cities having a local dialect, and also on the islands of Veglia, Cherso and Arbe.

What is the history of this language?[edit | edit source]

Dalmatian is a Romance language, meaning that it is descended from Latin.

Who are some famous authors or poets in this language?[edit | edit source]

What are some basic words in this language that I can learn?[edit | edit source]

What is a simple song/poem/story that I can learn in this language?[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]