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Upper Sorbian vs Serbian

Despite the similar names, Upper Sorbian (Sorbian) and Serbian (Serbian) are entirely separate languages from different branches of the Slavic family. Compare them side by side — where each is spoken, who speaks them, and how they relate.

Upper Sorbian

Hornjoserbsce · 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.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
51.18°, 14.42°
Serbian

Srpski · Standard Serbian

The Belgrade-based standard of Serbian. Part of the Štokavian dialect continuum that underlies all four BCMS national standards (Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian); written in both Cyrillic and Latin scripts.

Spoken in
Approximate centre
44.79°, 20.45°

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