Toskërishte · Standard Albanian basis
The southern Albanian dialect group, centred on Tirana and the south. The basis of the modern Albanian literary standard codified in 1972.
Arbëresh
Also known as: Italo-Albanian
The Albanian variety of the Arbëreshë communities of southern Italy, descended from 15th-century settlers fleeing the Ottoman conquest. A medieval Tosk Albanian preserved through five centuries of relative isolation.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Arbëresh?
Arbëresh is a dialect of Albanian.
Which region is Arbëresh associated with?
Arbëresh is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Arbëresh known by other names?
Yes — Arbëresh is also referred to as Italo-Albanian.
What are the other dialects of Albanian?
Albanian also includes Tosk Albanian, Gheg Albanian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Albanian dialects
See on the atlas →Gegërishte
The northern Albanian dialect group, spoken across northern Albania, Kosovo, and parts of North Macedonia and Montenegro. Distinguished by nasal vowels and the retention of older Albanian features.