Achterhooks

Achterhooks (

Dutch Low Saxon: [ˈɑxtərɦoːks]; Dutch: Achterhoeks [ˈɑxtərɦuks]) is a Westphalian dialect spoken in Gelderland.

Geographic distribution

The Achterhooks language is spoken in the Netherlands in western Europe, Northeast, with speakers concentrated in Gelderland Province.

Status

The language was recognized by the government of the Netherlands in 1996 (as being part of Low Saxonian).

The speech variety has had some growth and development, with Bible portions translated in 2002.

References

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