Dialect comparison

Kalderash vs Slovak Romani

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

Kalderash

A Vlax Romani variety with a long history in Romania and the Balkans. Traditionally associated with coppersmith trades.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
45.94°, 24.97°
Slovak Romani

Central Slovak Romani · Servika Roma

A Central European Romanes variety spoken by Romanes communities in Slovakia, with strong contact-influenced vocabulary from Slovak, Hungarian, and neighbouring languages.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
48.70°, 19.50°

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