Pronunciation: /ˈsɔrbiən/
noun a member of a Slavic people living in the historical region of Lusatia in eastern Germany and parts of Poland
A1 Sorbian is a Slavic language spoken in eastern Germany.
A2 I learned a few basic phrases in Sorbian during my trip to Germany.
B1 The Sorbian community in Germany is working hard to preserve their language and culture.
B2 There are two main dialects of Sorbian: Upper Sorbian and Lower Sorbian.
C1 The Sorbian language has a rich literary tradition dating back centuries.
C2 Many Sorbian speakers are bilingual, also speaking German fluently.
adjective relating to the Sorbs or their language or culture
A1 The Sorbian language is spoken in eastern Germany.
A2 I learned a few Sorbian words during my trip to Lusatia.
B1 The Sorbian culture is rich in traditions and folklore.
B2 There are two main dialects of the Sorbian language.
C1 The Sorbian people have a long history of resilience and preservation of their culture.
C2 Sorbian literature has made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of Europe.
formal The Sorbian language is spoken by the Sorbian minority in Germany.
informal I heard that there is a Sorbian cultural festival happening next weekend.
slang I didn't know much about Sorbian culture until I visited their village.
figurative Learning about the Sorbian traditions opened up a whole new world for me.
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