Compare two dialects of Bulgarian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Rodopski govori
The Bulgarian dialects of the Rhodope mountains in southern Bulgaria. Among the most conservative South Slavic varieties; some sub-dialects retain features lost in the standard a millennium ago.
Bălgarski
The Sofia-based standard of Bulgarian. A South Slavic language with one of the most analytical grammars in the family, having lost most case marking in favour of articles and prepositions.
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