Dialect comparisonLower Sorbian vs Upper Sorbian
Compare two dialects of Sorbian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Lower SorbianDolnoserbski · Niedersorbisch · Wendish
A West Slavic language spoken by the Sorb minority of Lower Lusatia in Brandenburg, centred on Cottbus (Chóśebuz). Critically endangered, with revitalisation efforts in bilingual schools and the Witaj programme.
- Approximate centre
- 51.76°, 14.33°
Upper SorbianHornjoserbsce · Obersorbisch
A West Slavic language spoken by the Sorb minority of Upper Lusatia in Saxony, centred on Bautzen (Budyšin). Around 13,000 speakers; carries a continuous literary tradition since the 16th century.
- Approximate centre
- 51.18°, 14.42°
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