what do they speak in greenland

Greenland’s main language is Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), which is the sole official language, but many people also speak Danish and increasingly English.

Main language in Greenland

• The everyday language for most of the population is Greenlandic, an Inuit language with about 50,000 native speakers, roughly 85–90% of Greenland’s people.

• Greenlandic has several dialects; the standard one used in schools, media, and administration is West Greenlandic (Kalaallisut).

Other languages you’ll hear

• Danish is still widely used in government, higher education, and some media, reflecting Greenland’s historical connection with Denmark.

• Many Greenlanders are bilingual or trilingual, often learning Greenlandic, Danish, and English in school, and some also study languages like German or French.

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