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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.
Serbian
Also known as: Srpski, Standard Serbian
The Belgrade-based standard of Serbian. Part of the Štokavian dialect continuum that underlies all four BCMS national standards (Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian); written in both Cyrillic and Latin scripts.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Serbian?
Serbian is a dialect of the Serbian language.
Where is Serbian spoken?
Serbian is primarily spoken in Serbia.
Which region is Serbian associated with?
Serbian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Serbian known by other names?
Yes — Serbian is also referred to as Srpski, Standard Serbian.
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