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An Eastern Romance variety spoken across the southern Balkans. Often classified as a separate language; carries significant contact influence from Greek, Albanian, and Slavic.
Daco-Romanian
Also known as: Standard Romanian
The Bucharest-based standard of Romanian, spoken across Romania and Moldova. The largest Eastern Romance language and the basis of the modern literary standard.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Daco-Romanian?
Daco-Romanian is a dialect of the Romanian language.
Where is Daco-Romanian spoken?
Daco-Romanian is primarily spoken in Romania, Moldova.
Which region is Daco-Romanian associated with?
Daco-Romanian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Daco-Romanian known by other names?
Yes — Daco-Romanian is also referred to as Standard Romanian.
What are the other dialects of Romanian?
Romanian also includes Aromanian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
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