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Livonian
Also known as: Līvõ kēļ, Liv
A Finnic Uralic language of the Livonian Coast of Courland, Latvia. The last fluent native speaker died in 2013, but an active revival sustains a small community of second-language speakers, supported by the University of Latvia Livonian Institute. Notable for its stød-like broken tone, rare among Uralic languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Livonian?
Livonian is a dialect of the Livonian language.
Where is Livonian spoken?
Livonian is primarily spoken in Latvia.
Which region is Livonian associated with?
Livonian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Livonian known by other names?
Yes — Livonian is also referred to as Līvõ kēļ, Liv.
Is Livonian endangered?
Livonian is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.
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