Romansh is a Romance language spoken in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is one of the official languages of Switzerland, alongside German, French, and Italian. Romansh is a Romance language, which means it has evolved from Latin with influences from the surrounding Germanic languages. It has a series of dialects, and its status as a distinct language has been a subject of discussion.

The language is written using the Latin alphabet, and there are several standardised written forms, the most prominent being Rumantsch Grischun. Romansh has a rich cultural and literary tradition, including poetry, novels, and folk tales. Despite being spoken by a relatively small number of people, efforts are being made to preserve and promote Romansh as an essential part of Switzerland’s linguistic and cultural diversity. The language is taught in schools, and there are initiatives to use it in various aspects of public life to ensure its continued vitality.