Also known as: Hornjoserbsce, Obersorbisch
A West Slavic language spoken by the Sorb minority of Upper Lusatia in Saxony, centred on Bautzen (Budyšin). Around 13,000 speakers; carries a continuous literary tradition since the 16th century.
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Upper Sorbian is a dialect of the Sorbian language.
Upper Sorbian is primarily spoken in Germany.
Upper Sorbian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Yes — Upper Sorbian is also referred to as Hornjoserbsce, Obersorbisch.
Sorbian also includes Lower Sorbian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Dolnoserbski · Niedersorbisch · Wendish
A West Slavic language spoken by the Sorb minority of Lower Lusatia in Brandenburg, centred on Cottbus (Chóśebuz). Critically endangered, with revitalisation efforts in bilingual schools and the Witaj programme.
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A West Slavic language spoken by the Sorb minority of Lower Lusatia in Brandenburg, centred on Cottbus (Chóśebuz). Critically endangered, with revitalisation efforts in bilingual schools and the Witaj programme.
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