Dalmatian
Also known as: Dalmatic, Vegliote
An extinct Romance language of the eastern Adriatic coast, intermediate between Italo-Romance and Eastern Romance. Its last dialect, Vegliote of the island of Krk, died with Tuone Udaina in 1898, a year after Matteo Bartoli recorded around 2,800 words from him.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Dalmatian?
Dalmatian is a dialect of the Dalmatian language.
Which region is Dalmatian associated with?
Dalmatian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Dalmatian known by other names?
Yes — Dalmatian is also referred to as Dalmatic, Vegliote.
Is Dalmatian endangered?
Dalmatian is no longer spoken as a community language and is documented here for historical and linguistic reference.