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Tsakonian

Tsakonian is a unique language spoken in the Peloponnese region of Greece. It is a direct descendant of ancient Doric Greek and is related to modern Greek. However, it is not mutually intelligible with Greek and is considered to be its own distinct language. Tsakonian is spoken by a small minority of people in the region and is in danger of extinction. There are only an estimated 1,000 speakers left and the language is not passed down to new generations. However, there is some effort to revive Tsakonian and keep it alive. Tsakonian has a complex grammatical system and a rich vocabulary. It also has its own unique dialects depending on the region where it is spoken. Tsakonian is a fascinating language with a long and rich history. It is an important part of the region's cultural heritage and it is worth preserving.

Language group

Greek languages

Language locales, regions and scripts

Tsakonian
tsd
Tsakonian, Greece, Greek
tsd-Grek-GR
Tsakonian, Greek
tsd-Grek