Bosnian dialect

Bosnian

Also known as: Bosanski

The Sarajevo-based standard of Bosnian. A Štokavian-based BCMS standard, distinguished by retention of Turkish, Arabic, and Persian loanwords from Ottoman rule and the use of both Latin and Cyrillic scripts.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Bosnian?

Bosnian is a dialect of Bosnian.

Where is Bosnian spoken?

Bosnian is primarily spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Which region is Bosnian associated with?

Bosnian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.

Is Bosnian known by other names?

Yes — Bosnian is also referred to as Bosanski.