In this article, we will explore the topic of Vestlandsk in detail, analyzing its different aspects, impacts and perspectives. Vestlandsk has been the subject of interest and controversy in recent times, and its relevance continues to grow in different areas. Throughout these pages, we will delve into its history, evolution and consequences, as well as the opinions and debates it has sparked. From a multidisciplinary approach, we will approach Vestlandsk from various perspectives, trying to shed light on its implications and meanings. In short, this article aims to offer a broad and rigorous vision of Vestlandsk, with the purpose of enriching knowledge and debate around this topic.
Norway divided by the prevalence of four dialect groups:
North Norwegian
Trøndelag Norwegian
East Norwegian
West Norwegian
Vestlandsk or Vestlandske dialekter (West Norwegian) is a collective term for the dialects that are spoken on the coast of western Norway in the area ranging from Romsdal in the north to Agder in the south. These dialects can furthermore be split into north-western dialects
(Nordvestlandske dialekter), south-western dialects (Sørvestlandske dialekter) and southern dialects (Sørlandske dialekter).
Nordvestlandske dialekter (North-Western dialects) have e-infinitive, and extends from the middle of Sogn og Fjordane to Romsdal. Of these, one can mention:
Sørvestlandske dialekter (South-western dialects) have a-infinitive, and extends from the inner Sogn og Fjordane, through Hordaland and Rogaland and western part of Agder. Of these, one can mention:
Bergensk, Haugesundsk, Stavangersk – these are city dialects (bymål). They have strong simplification,[of what?] which is characteristic for all urban dialects (bydialekter), but originate from the dialects of the area with which they have much in common.
Sørlandske dialekter (Southern dialects) have /p,t,k/-voicing, guttural R and a-endings, and is spoken in the eastern part of Agder and part of Telemark.