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.
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.