The Slovenian writing system is based on the Latin alphabet
with a total of 25 letters. The q, w, x and y characters, as well as the Slavic
ć, dž, đ, lj, and nj characters, are excluded from the Slovenian alphabet, but
can show up in foreign proper names.
A written form of Slovenian was almost non-existent until,
according the Encyclopædia Britannica, the Reformation, at which time
Protestants began to translate sacred texts and write religious tracts in
Slovene. The entire Bible was translated into Slovenian at the end of the 18th
Century and several grammars of the language were published in the early 19th
Century. "By the middle of the 19th century, a standard written language
was in use."1
Slovenian is now regulated
by the Slovenian Academy of Arts and Sciences, which is the standard bearer for
Slovenian grammar, as well as its writing system.
Additional resources on the Slovenian writing system can be
found on the Web at:
1
"Slovene language" Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia
Britannica Premium Service.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9068230
[Accessed December 10, 2004]
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9068230
[Accessed December 10, 2004]
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