Sassarese language facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sassarese |
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| Sassaresu, Turritanu | |
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| Native to | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Native speakers | ≈ 125.000 (date missing) |
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| Writing system | Latin (Italian alphabet) |
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| Regulated by | No official regulation |
| Linguasphere | 51-AAA-pe |
Languages of northern Sardinia
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Sassarese (called Sassaresu or Turritanu by locals) is a Romance language. This means it comes from Latin, just like Italian, Spanish, and French. Sassarese is closely related to the Corsican language and the Sardinian language. It also shares many features with Gallurese.
About 120,000 people speak Sassarese. You can hear it mainly in the northwest coastal areas of Sardinia, Italy. It's a special language because it mixes parts of different language families, acting like a bridge between the Italo-Dalmatian languages (like Italian) and the Sardinian and Corsican languages.
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What is Sassarese?
Sassarese is a unique language spoken on the island of Sardinia. It's not quite Sardinian, and not quite Corsican, but it has parts of both! Think of it like a special blend. It also has influences from Italian, especially from the Tuscan dialect. This mix makes Sassarese very interesting to study.
Where is Sassarese Spoken?
Sassarese is spoken in the city of Sassari and other towns nearby. These include Porto Torres, Sorso, Stintino, and Castelsardo. These places are all in the northwest part of Sardinia. People in these areas use Sassarese in their daily lives, alongside Italian.
Why is Sassarese Special?
Sassarese is considered a "transitional language." This means it shows how languages can change and blend over time. It has features that link it to languages spoken on the Italian mainland, like Tuscan, and also to languages spoken on the island of Corsica. This makes it a living example of how different cultures and languages can influence each other in one place.
Images for kids
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Sassarese compared to Sardinian dialects.
See also
In Spanish: Sasarés para niños
