Calabrian dialect

The Calabrian dialect is a regional variety of Italian spoken in Calabria, a region in southern Italy. It has unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical features influenced by historical interactions with Greek, Norman, and Spanish cultures. While it shares similarities with standard Italian, Calabrian has distinct sounds and expressions that reflect its rich cultural heritage. It functions as a key part of local identity and often varies between towns and communities, serving both as a daily language and a marker of regional pride.