Dialect comparison

Sicilian vs Standard Italian

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

Sicilian

Sicilianu

The variety of Sicily, often counted as a separate Italo-Romance language. Carries strong Greek, Arabic, Norman, and Spanish influences from the island's history.

Approximate centre
38.12°, 13.36°
Standard Italian

Italiano standard · Tuscan-based

The national standard of Italy, historically based on Florentine Tuscan. The reference variety in education and national media.

Approximate centre
43.77°, 11.25°

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