Dialect comparison

Cypriot Greek vs Standard Modern Greek

Compare two dialects of Greek side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Cypriot Greek

Kypriaki

The Greek of Cyprus, distinct from Standard Modern Greek in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Preserves a number of medieval features.

Approximate centre
35.17°, 33.36°
Standard Modern Greek

Demotic Greek

The Athens-based standard of modern Greek, derived from the Demotic vernacular and codified in the late 20th century.

Approximate centre
37.98°, 23.73°

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