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Romany

Romany

8.9
A language that Romani people speak across Europe and beyond
  • noun
  • /ˈroʊməni/
translation icon : romaní
  • She is fluent in both Romany and English, thanks to her family heritage.

You know, the two cultures are slightly different ones, like more transient than the other and a variation in the language, the Romani.

Examples

  • There are several dialects of Romany spoken throughout Europe.

  • She speaks Romany fluently.

  • The class offered an introduction to Romany grammar and vocabulary.

  • Do you know any Romany phrases?

  • She learned to speak Romany to connect with her heritage and communicate with her family.

  • The festival featured traditional songs performed in Romany, celebrating the culture of the Romani people.

  • Many young people are studying Romany to preserve their linguistic roots and cultural identity.

Synonyms

Romany language
vsRomany
9.9

A language from India spoken by Roma people in many countries

is the shorter single word form without the explicit noun

Compounds

Romany language
9.9

A language from India spoken by Roma people in many countries

Surface Forms

Romany singular
Romanies plural

Etymology

The word Romany also names the Romani language and comes from Rom meaning 'people'. So Romany is the language of the Rom people, which is why we call their speech Romany.