Hrvatski · Standard Croatian
The Zagreb-based standard of Croatian, built on a Štokavian basis. Distinguished from Serbian by lexical preferences and a strict Latin-script orthography.
Burgenland Croatian
Also known as: Gradišćanskohrvatski, Burgenland Croat
A Croatian minority language of Burgenland in eastern Austria, descended from Croatian-speaking refugees and settlers who arrived in the Habsburg borderlands from the sixteenth century onward. It has its own literary tradition and is used in bilingual education, church life, and minority media.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Burgenland Croatian?
Burgenland Croatian is a dialect of the Croatian language.
Where is Burgenland Croatian spoken?
Burgenland Croatian is primarily spoken in Austria.
Which region is Burgenland Croatian associated with?
Burgenland Croatian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Burgenland Croatian known by other names?
Yes — Burgenland Croatian is also referred to as Gradišćanskohrvatski, Burgenland Croat.
What are the other dialects of Croatian?
Croatian also includes Croatian, Čakavian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Croatian dialects
See on the atlas →Čakavski
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The Zagreb-based standard of Croatian, built on a Štokavian basis. Distinguished from Serbian by lexical preferences and a strict Latin-script orthography.