Lombard

Lombard is a Romance language spoken in northern Italy. It is one of the Oïl languages and is closely related to French and Occitan. Lombard is also spoken in Switzerland, where it is known as Lombard Swiss or Walser. Lombard is a Romance language spoken in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is one of the Oïl languages, which also includes French and Occitan. Lombard is also spoken in Switzerland, where it is known as Lombard Swiss or Walser. Lombard is thought to have originated in the 6th century, when the Lombards, a Germanic tribe, invaded and settled in northern Italy. The Lombards adopted the Latin language of the Roman Empire, which was already spoken in the region. Over time, the Lombard language developed into a distinct language, influenced by both Latin and Germanic. Lombard is a highly inflected language, with a complex system of noun declensions. It is also known for its use of reduplication, a linguistic process whereby a word or phrase is repeated for emphasis. Lombard is currently spoken by about 2 million people, mostly in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is also spoken in Switzerland, where it is known as Lombard Swiss or Walser.