Luxemburskom

Luxemburskom is the term used in several Slavic languages to denote Luxembourgish, the West Germanic language spoken in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The language is locally known as Lëtzebuergesch and is one of the national languages of Luxembourg, used in everyday communication, education, media, and public life alongside French and German.

Lëtzebuergesch belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Germanic family and developed from Moselle Franconian dialects spoken in the region. It acquired a standardized form in the 20th century, with Standard Luxembourgish used in schools, administration, and broadcasting. The standard orthography was codified in the late 20th century and promotes consistent spelling across dialects.

In 1984 Luxembourgish was accorded official status as a national language. Today it coexists with French and German in government, law, and public signage; most Luxembourgers are multilingual, routinely using Luxembourgish at home and in informal contexts, and switching to French or German for official or written communication.

The writing system uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics, including ä, ë, and others. The vocabulary is mainly German in origin, enriched by French loanwords, and it features distinctive phonology and syntax that set it apart from German varieties.