Frisian Languages - Family Tree

Family Tree

Each of the Frisian languages has several dialects. Between some, the differences are such that they rarely hamper understanding; only the number of speakers justifies the denominator of "dialect". In other cases, even neighbouring dialects may hardly be mutually intelligible.

  • West Frisian language, spoken in the Netherlands.
    • Clay Frisian (Klaaifrysk)
      • Westereendersk
    • Wood Frisian (Wâldfrysk)
      • Noardhoeks
    • South Frisian (Súdhoeks)
    • Southwest Frisian (Súdwesthoeksk)
    • Schiermonnikoogs
    • Hindeloopen Frisian
    • Aasters
    • Westers
  • East Frisian language, spoken in Lower Saxony, Germany.
    • Saterland Frisian language
    • Several extinct dialects
      • Wangerooge Frisian
      • Wursten Frisian
  • North Frisian language, spoken in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
    • Mainland dialects
      • Mooring
      • Goesharde Frisian (Hoorning)
      • Wiedingharde Frisian
      • Halligen Frisian
      • Karrharde Frisian
    • Island dialects
      • Söl'ring
      • Fering
      • Öömrang
      • Heligolandic (Halunder)

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