Belarusian
Belarusian (Belarusian: Беларуская мова, Biełaruskaja mova)
Belarusian (Belarusian: Беларуская мова, Biełaruskaja mova) is an East Slavic language spoken primarily in Belarus, and is one of the two official languages of the country, the other being Russian.
Pronunciation
In English, the term "Belarusian" is pronounced as /ˌbɛləˈruːsiən/. In Belarusian, it is pronounced as [bʲɪlaˈruskaja ˈmova].
Etymology
The term "Belarusian" comes from the term "Bela Rus'", which means "White Rus'" in Old East Slavic. The term "Rus'" is a historical term that refers to the medieval state centered in Kyiv, and "Bela" means "white", possibly referring to the region's reputation for freedom and independence in the Middle Ages.
Related Terms
- Belarus: The country where Belarusian is primarily spoken.
- East Slavic languages: The group of languages to which Belarusian belongs.
- Russian language: The other official language of Belarus.
- Slavic languages: The larger language family to which Belarusian belongs.
- Cyrillic script: The script in which Belarusian is written.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Belarusian
- Wikipedia's article - Belarusian
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