Čakavski
A South Slavic dialect group of the Adriatic coast and islands of Croatia, named for its pronoun "ča". Older than Štokavian and the medium of significant medieval Croatian literature.
Croatian
Also known as: Hrvatski, Standard Croatian
The Zagreb-based standard of Croatian, built on a Štokavian basis. Distinguished from Serbian by lexical preferences and a strict Latin-script orthography.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Croatian?
Croatian is a dialect of Croatian.
Which region is Croatian associated with?
Croatian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Croatian known by other names?
Yes — Croatian is also referred to as Hrvatski, Standard Croatian.
What are the other dialects of Croatian?
Croatian also includes Čakavian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.