An EU-based project to promote linguistic assertiveness - the ability to confidently speak a mino
Also Known As:
Frisian (North), Frisian (Northern), Frisian, North Frisian, Nordfriesisch, Friesisch, Frisian, Northern
Dialects & Varieties
- Sölreng
- Helgoland
- Ferring
- Wiedingharder
- Bökingharder
- Karrharder
- Nordergoesharder
- Mittelgoesharder
- Hallig
Recent Resources
Language in Society
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
Language in the Community
Language Documentation, Research, and Archiving
Sölring, Fering, Öömrang, Frasch Podcast & Radio
Organization for the preservation of Northern Frisian
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~8,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Salminen, Tapani. 2007. "Europe and North Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 211-282. London & New York: Routledge.
Bibliography of Locations:
2005. "The World Atlas of Language Structures." edited by Bernard Comrie et al. Oxford University Press.
Bibliography of Context:
Salminen, Tapani. 2007. "Europe and North Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 211-282. London & New York: Routledge.