Shtokavian is a dialect of the Serbo-Croatian language, primarily spoken in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It serves as the basis for the standard forms of these countries' languages, making it a crucial part of their linguistic identity. Shtokavian is characterized by its use of the Štokavian pronunciation and vocabulary, which distinguishes it from other dialects like Čakavian and Kajkavian. The name "Shtokavian" comes from the word "što," meaning "what" in English, which is commonly used in this dialect. It has several sub-dialects, including Ekavian and Ijekavian, which differ mainly in