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Catalan as a Romance language

The Catalan language is one of the Romance languages, and its origins date back to the Middle Ages. This language has developed in Catalonia and other regions of Spain, such as the Balearic Islands or Valencia. The Catalan language has been enriched with many words and expressions of Arabic, French or Italian origin. Catalan is currently one of the official languages of Spain and is spoken by millions of people around the world.

One of the official languages of Spain

Catalan is one of the official languages of Spain, alongside Spanish, Galician and Basque. Catalan is the official language used in public administration in Catalonia, an autonomous region of Spain. Today, this language is successfully taught and promoted in other European countries and Latin America.

The language of more than 10 million people

The Catalan language is spoken by more than 10 million people worldwide. This language is spoken in Catalonia and other regions of Spain, such as the Balearic Islands or Valencia. Apart from Spain, Catalan is spoken in Andorra, France and Italy. In recent years, more and more people are choosing to learn Catalan because of its rich culture and history.

Literature and culture

The Catalan language has a rich literary and cultural tradition, which includes such figures as Joanot Martorell, Ausiàs March or Jacint Verdaguer. The Catalan language is also used in films, theater, music and art. In Catalonia, numerous festivals and cultural events are organized, at which Catalan culture is promoted. In this way, this language is gaining popularity and is becoming more and more recognizable in the world.

Multiple dialects

The Catalan language has many dialects that differ in accent, vocabulary and grammar. The most important dialects are Balearic, Central, Northwest and Eastern. Despite the differences, Catalan is still considered a single language, allowing for free communication between users of different dialects.

The celebration of Catalan: Diada de Catalunya

The Diada de Catalunya is a holiday celebrated annually on September 11, commemorating the fall of Barcelona during the War of Spanish Succession in 1714. This holiday is an opportunity to honour the culture, language and history of Catalonia, as well as its political manifestations. The Diada de Catalunya celebrations are a time of joy but also a time of reflection on the past and future of the region.

Catalan dictionary

The Catalan language has its official dictionaries and grammar, recognized by the Real Acadèmia de Bones Lletres, a Catalan language academy. These dictionaries contain about 100,000 words, including many words of a technical and scientific nature. Catalan grammar is relatively simpler than Spanish or French, making learning the language easier.

An important element of Catalan identity

Catalan is not only a language spoken by the people of Catalonia on a daily basis, but also an important element of Catalan identity. For many Catalans, this language is an expression of their culture, history and traditions, and its maintenance and development is very important to them. Therefore, despite the difficulties of preserving and developing the language, Catalans try to pass it on to the next generations and cultivate its importance in the social and political life of the region.