Achterhooks (Dutch Low Saxon: [ˈɑxtərɦoːks]; Dutch: Achterhoeks) is a Westphalian dialect spoken in Gelderland.
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Achterhooks | |
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Aachterhoeks, Achterhoek | |
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Native to | Netherlands |
Region | Achterhoek |
Language family | Indo-European
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Official language in | The Netherlands |
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ISO 639-3 | act |
Glottolog | acht1238 |
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The Achterhooks language is spoken in the Netherlands in western Europe, Northeast, with speakers concentrated in Gelderland Province.[1]
The language was recognized by the government of the Netherlands in 1996 (as being part of Low Saxonian).[1]
The speech variety has had some growth and development, with Bible portions translated in 2002.[1]
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