Quote Originally Posted by TheForeigner View Post
Bro you can't be serious! It's the same language!
same language though it does have two strata which make it particular: the pronounced regional Moldovan stratum that west of Prut is only encountered in the countryside and is fading, and the high amount of Russian words commonly used. phonetically a different set of consonant pronunciation, which is Russian influence on top of the already particular Moldovan regional phonology. idea is - same language but depending on who you hear speaking you may understand it all or not. I am Moldovan myself, from west of Prut, but I was speaking from a general point of view - to me it's not exotic. anyway, ontopic: Moldovans east of Prut also have a strong post-Soviet vibe in their culture that is very noticeable and not even Moldovans west of Prut have it, of course, this sets RM nationals apart from Romanians, culturally. those who didn't study, live or work in Romania especially