Which dialect served as the linguistic foundation for Ľudovít Štúr's codification of standard Slovak in 1843?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Central Slovak dialect (stredoslovenské nárečie)
- Step 1: Štúr and his circle chose the Central Slovak dialect because it was the most widespread, culturally accepted across Slovak regions, and phonetically harmonious. Answer: Central Slovak dialect (stredoslovenské nárečie). Why not the others: Western Slovak was used earlier by Bernolák, Eastern Slovak was never chosen as the national standard, and Biblical Czech was advocated by conservative humanists.
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