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.
Čakavian
Also known as: Čakavski
A South Slavic dialect group of the Adriatic coast and islands of Croatia, named for its pronoun "ča". Older than Štokavian and the medium of significant medieval Croatian literature.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Čakavian?
Čakavian is a dialect of Croatian.
Which region is Čakavian associated with?
Čakavian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Čakavian known by other names?
Yes — Čakavian is also referred to as Čakavski.
What are the other dialects of Croatian?
Croatian also includes Croatian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.