Sorbian, Lower
A language of Germany
| Population | 7,000 in Germany (1995). Population total all countries: 7,240. Ethnic population: 50,000. |
| Region | East, Niederlausitz (Dolna Luzica), Cottbus (Chósebuz) main town. Ethnic group has over 60 towns and villages. Also in United States. |
| Alternate names | Bas Sorabe, Delnoserbski, Lluzykie, Lower Lusatian, Lusatian, Luzycki, Niedersorbisch, Wendish |
| Classification | Indo-European, Slavic, West, Sorbian |
| Language use | Older adults. |
| Language development | Newspapers. Radio programs. TV. Bible: 1796–1824. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Their own name for the language is ‘Dolnoserbski’. High school, Sorbian language school. |
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