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About Friulian
In 1871 the linguist Graziadio Isaia Ascoli grouped Friulian together with Ladin and Romansh to define the Rhaeto-Romance languages, a classification still debated by linguists but one that separated Friulian from Italian in scholarly terms for the first time.
Also known as: Friulan, Furlan
Speakers
estimated 400,000-600,000
Language Family
Romance (Rhaeto-Romance)
Writing System
Latin alphabet with the cedilla (ç) and length-marking accents, in an official spelling standardized by regional law in 1996
Difficulty
Medium
Spoken in
Why Learn Friulian?
Friulian opens up a literary tradition going back to around 1300 and the daily life of northeast Italy's Friuli region, where road signs, local radio and some schooling increasingly use the language alongside Italian.
Common Friulian Words
Start your Friulian journey with these essential words and phrases.
Mandi
Hello / Goodbye
MAHN-dee
Graziis
Thank you
grah-TSEE-is
Sì
Yes
see
No
No
noh
Aghe
Water
AH-geh
Pan
Bread
pahn
Amì
Friend
ah-MEE
Amôr
Love
ah-MOR
Cjase
House
KYAH-zeh
Soreli
Sun
soh-REH-lee
Dì
Day
dee
Furlan
Friulian (the language's own name)
foor-LAHN
History of Friulian
Friulian developed from Vulgar Latin in the Friuli region of northeast Italy, shaped by relative isolation behind the Alps and by centuries of contact with Venetian, German and Slovene. The earliest documents in Friulian date from the 11th century, with a body of poetry appearing by around 1300. After Italian unification in 1861, Italian dominated administration and education while Friulian remained mainly a home and literary language. Regional and national laws passed in 1996 and 1999 gave Friulian official minority-language status, standardized its spelling, and expanded its use in schools and local government.
Is Friulian Hard to Learn?
Friulian shares enough vocabulary with Italian that a lot of words are instantly recognizable, which helps English speakers who already know some Romance grammar. The main hurdles are sounds and spellings Italian does not have: the digraphs cj and gj mark palatal consonants unfamiliar to English speakers, and vowel length is meaningful in a way Italian's is not, distinguishing pairs like lât ('gone') and lat ('milk').
Learning Friulian Online: FAQ
Can I learn Friulian online for free?
Yes — Vocabo is a free Chrome extension that teaches you Friulian vocabulary while you browse the web. It replaces words and short phrases on pages you already read with their Friulian equivalents, so you pick up vocabulary passively — no sign-up, no ads, and no daily lesson grind.
Is Friulian on Duolingo?
No — Duolingo doesn't currently offer a Friulian course for English speakers. You can still learn Friulian online for free: Vocabo supports Friulian and builds your vocabulary naturally while you browse.
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