Moravské nářečí
The Czech varieties of Moravia. Internally diverse; eastern Moravian dialects sit close to Slovak in several features.
Standard Czech
Also known as: Spisovná čeština
The Prague-based literary and broadcast standard of Czech. The official language of Czechia and a West Slavic counterpart to Slovak with which it is highly mutually intelligible.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Czech?
Standard Czech is a dialect of the Czech language.
Where is Standard Czech spoken?
Standard Czech is primarily spoken in Czechia.
Which region is Standard Czech associated with?
Standard Czech is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Czech known by other names?
Yes — Standard Czech is also referred to as Spisovná čeština.
What are the other dialects of Czech?
Czech also includes Moravian Czech. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Czech dialects
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