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Frisian is the language most closely related to English and Scots, but after at least five hundred years of being subject to the influence of Dutch, modern Frisian in some aspects bears a greater similarity to Dutch than to English; one must also take into account the centuries-long drift of English away from Frisian.
In summary, Frisian is a language with a unique history, sound system, grammar, and culture that sets it apart from Dutch. While the two languages share many similarities due to their proximity, Frisian has maintained many features from its ancient roots that have been lost in Dutch over time.
Frisian is a West Germanic language spoken in the north of the Netherlands and parts of Germany. While Frisian and Dutch share many similarities due to their close proximity, there are several key differences between the two languages. One of the main reasons for the difference between Frisian and Dutch is their historical development. Frisian…
The Frisian languages are spoken by more than 500,000 people; West Frisian is officially recognised in the Netherlands (in Friesland), and North Frisian and Saterland Frisian are recognised as regional languages in Germany.
- 350,000
- 120,000
- 60,000
- 4,590 residents of Canada reported having Frisian ancestry in the 2016 Canadian Census.
Within the Netherlands, however, "West Frisian" refers to the West Frisian dialect of the Dutch language while the West Frisian language is almost always just called "Frisian" (in Dutch: Fries for the Frisian language and Westfries for the Dutch dialect).
- 470,000 (2001 census)
- Friesland
2. Apr. 2019 · 1. Frysk (West Frisian) Along with Dutch, West Frisian is the official language in the northern province of Friesland in the Netherlands. There are over 450,000 Frysk speakers, who typically identify themselves as ethnically Dutch, rather than Frisian. They also have their own regional dialects.
On 4 June 2013 the Dutch parliament voted unanimously in favour of an act on the use of the Frisian language. The act confirms the status as Frisian as second official language of the Netherlands and regulates the use of the Frisian language in public administration and in the legal system.
