Serbian is a South Slavic language primarily spoken in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, and the Serbian diaspora. It uses the Cyrillic and Latin scripts interchangeably, with both scripts having official status. Serbian is a standardised form of the Serbo-Croatian language and is part of the larger Slavic language family.

The linguistic landscape of Serbian has been influenced by historical events and various cultural and linguistic interactions. The language has dialectal variations, and the most significant distinction is between the Ijekavian and Ekavian pronunciations, primarily related to the pronunciation of the long vowel “yat.”

Serbian has a rich literary tradition, with notable contributions from writers such as Ivo Andrić, a Nobel laureate in literature. The language has been used in literature, poetry, journalism, and other forms of cultural expression. In addition to its use in the Balkans, Serbian is also spoken by Serbian communities worldwide, contributing to its global presence. Efforts are made to preserve and promote the language through educational initiatives and cultural activities.