Demographics of Moldova - Languages

Languages

Romanian is the official language of Moldova. In political contexts it is sometimes also called Moldovan.

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    The very natural tendency to use terms derived from traditional grammar like verb, noun, adjective, passive voice, in describing languages outside of Indo-European is fraught with grave possibilities of misunderstanding.
    Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897–1934)

    Science and technology multiply around us. To an increasing extent they dictate the languages in which we speak and think. Either we use those languages, or we remain mute.
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    I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigree of nations.
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