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Bosnian is a South Slavic language primarily spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It belongs to the Western subgroup of South Slavic languages and is mutually intelligible with Serbian and Croatian. Bosnian is one of the three official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

History and Origins

Bosnian developed from the Shtokavian dialect, which forms the basis of several regional languages in the Balkans. Its vocabulary has been shaped by centuries of cultural interaction, with noticeable influences from Turkish, Arabic, and Persian, especially due to the region"s Ottoman past.

Geographic Distribution

Bosnian is spoken in:

• Bosnia and Herzegovina (official status)

• Serbia (particularly in the Sandžak region)

• Montenegro

• Diaspora communities across Europe, North America, and Australia.

Number of Speakers
Bosnian is used by around 2.5–3 million speakers worldwide.

Linguistic Features

• Based on the Ijekavian variant of the Shtokavian dialect

• Uses both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, though Latin is predominant

• Contains a notable number of oriental loanwords

• Rich inflection system typical for Slavic languages

Writing System

While both alphabets are recognized, the Latin script is the primary writing system in modern Bosnian publications, administration, and education.

Cultural Significance

Bosnian serves as an essential cultural and identity marker for Bosniaks and is widely used in literature, media, education, and religious contexts. The language reflects the country"s multicultural heritage and its blend of European and Eastern influences.