Raziskujejo

Raziskujejo refers to a dialect group that is part of the Slovene language. This dialect is primarily spoken in the north of Slovenia, specifically in the urban areas of Celje and its surroundings, as well as in the regions of neighboring Styria, Austria.

The term "raziskujejo" is also associated with a dialect of the broader group known as Celje or Slovene Styrian dialects. This dialect is part of the East Upper Slovenia dialect group. The terms "raziskujejo" and "celjsko" are sometimes used interchangeably, although some linguists may make a distinction.

The dialect itself is characterized by a unique phonetic and morphological structure, differing from the standardized Slovene language. Phonetically, the dialect includes distinct sounds or diphthongs not found in standardized Slovene, such as "ež" or "až." Morphologically, the dialect employs distinct forms for certain grammatical cases and functions.

In reality, contemporary usage of "raziskujejo" is mostly evident in literature, particularly in folk poetry, and among native speakers in certain urban settings. It is less widely spoken than the standardized Slovene language but remains an integral part of the country's linguistic heritage. Nevertheless, it does not enjoy the status of a standardized dialect.

Linguists have focused on its historical use, predominantly in the context of folk songs and the literature of Slovenian Styrian poetry from the 19th century onward. Specifically, the dialect of "raziskujejo" is found in written collections of folk songs from the region of Celje and northeastern Slovenia, providing a rich resource for linguistic study and a window into the region's cultural past.