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Northern Sami
Also known as: Davvisámegiella
The largest Sami language, spoken by the indigenous Sami people across northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The most documented and standardised of the Sami languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Northern Sami?
Northern Sami is a dialect of the Sami language.
Where is Northern Sami spoken?
Northern Sami is primarily spoken in Norway, Sweden, Finland.
Which region is Northern Sami associated with?
Northern Sami is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Northern Sami known by other names?
Yes — Northern Sami is also referred to as Davvisámegiella.
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