Most Italians Don’t Speak “Italian” - Here’s Why
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Nov 14, 2025 18:01
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Did you know that only around 45% of Italians speak Standard Italian at home? The rest speak one of 30+ regional languages that existed long before Italy unified in the late 1800s. In this video, we explore why Italy has so many distinct languages, from Venetian and Neapolitan to Sardinian, Piedmontese, Sicilian and more. You’ll discover how Roman legions, Germanic invasions, Greek colonies, Arabic influence, the Byzantines, and centuries of political fragmentation shaped Italy’s linguistic map - comparing dialect differences and similarities.
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