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| Montfortian | |
|---|---|
| Mofers | |
| (Mofertaans) | |
| Pronunciation | [ˈmoː˦fərs], [ˌmoː˦fərˈtaːns] |
| Native to | The Netherlands |
| Region | Montfort, Maria-Hoop, Echterbosch, Aan de Berg, Reutje, Putbroek |
Native speakers | (undated figure of 3,000[citation needed]) |
| Latin alphabet (variant) | |
| Official status | |
Official language in | no official status |
| Regulated by | Stichting Mofers Waordebook |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | – |
| Glottolog | None |
Montfortian (locally Mofers or Mofertaans) is a Central Limburgish dialect spoken in the Dutch town of Montfort. It is closely related to the dialects spoken in Echt, Sint Joost, Hingen, Peij, Slek (Echt-Susteren, Limburg) and Koningsbosch.
There are three main variants with only minor differences:
- Mofertaans (spoken in Aan de Berg and Montfort)
- Pötbrooks (spoken in Echterbosch, Maria-Hoop and Putbroek)
- Räötjes (spoken in Reutje, often grouped with the dialect of Sint Odiliënberg)