Italiano standard · Tuscan-based
The national standard of Italy, historically based on Florentine Tuscan. The reference variety in education and national media.
Lombard
Also known as: Lombardo
The Gallo-Italic variety of Lombardy and Italian-speaking Switzerland. Internally split between Western (Milan) and Eastern (Bergamo) groupings.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Lombard?
Lombard is a dialect of the Italian language.
Where is Lombard spoken?
Lombard is primarily spoken in Italy, Switzerland.
Which region is Lombard associated with?
Lombard is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Lombard known by other names?
Yes — Lombard is also referred to as Lombardo.
What are the other dialects of Italian?
Italian also includes Standard Italian, Romanesco, Neapolitan, Sicilian, Venetian, Sardinian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Italian dialects
See on the atlas →Roman Italian
The Italian of Rome. A Central Italian variety widely heard through national cinema and television, occupying a middle position between Tuscan and Southern varieties.
Napulitano
The variety of Naples and surrounding Campania. Often classified as a distinct Italo-Romance language; a major literary and operatic medium.
Sicilianu
The variety of Sicily, often counted as a separate Italo-Romance language. Carries strong Greek, Arabic, Norman, and Spanish influences from the island's history.
Vèneto
The Romance variety of the Veneto region. Linguistically distinct enough from Italian that many linguists classify it as a separate language.
Sardu
The Romance variety of Sardinia. The most conservative Romance language, often cited as the closest living variety to Latin in several phonological respects.
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