Czech

Indo-European (Slavic)10.7 million nativeLatin

RegionCzech Republic

FamilyIndo-European (Slavic)

Speakers10.7 million native

ScriptLatin

TypeAlphabetic

About Czech

Known for the letter r with a hacek, a sound unique to Czech. Has 7 cases. Uses Latin script with numerous diacritical marks. The only official language of the Czech Republic. Famous writers include Kafka and Hasek.

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