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Multi-Vlaams Dialects

Vlaams Codex v0.2.0 introduces full support for 7 Flemish dialects with 80+ command aliases. Every command works in all dialects - use whichever feels most natural to you!

7

Dialects Supported

From Standard to Genks, use the dialect you know best

80+

Command Aliases

Every command has multiple aliases across dialects

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Natural Feel

Error messages also come in your chosen dialect

💡 Quick Tip

You can mix dialects! Use Standard for some commands and Antwerps for others - Vlaams Codex understands them all.

Getting Started with Dialects

No special setup needed! Once you install Vlaams Codex, all dialects are automatically available. Simply use the dialect command you prefer.

For example, to run a program, you can use any of these: 

# Standard
plats run script.plats

# West-Vlaams
plats voertuut script.plats

# Antwerps
plats doet script.plats

# Limburgs
plats gaon script.plats

# Brussels
plats doeda script.plats

Supported Dialects

Here are all 7 dialects available in Vlaams Codex v0.2.0:

🏛️️ Standard

The base dialect using formal Flemish

Key Commands:

run repl build
🌊 West-Vlaams

The classic West Flemish dialect

Key Commands:

voertuut proboir allehop
💎 Antwerps

Antwerp city dialect

Key Commands:

doet smos awel
⛰️ Limburgs

Limburg province dialect

Key Commands:

gaon efkes allei
🏙️ Brussels

Brussels dialect

Key Commands:

doeda praot maakaan
⛏️ Genks

Genk city dialect

Key Commands:

jaowdoen babbel pakaan
⭐ Standard+

Extended standard with extra aliases

Key Commands:

loop bouw haalp

Complete Command Reference

Every command is available in all 7 dialects. Here's the complete reference:

Command Standard West-Vlaams Antwerps Limburgs Brussels Genks
Run Program run voertuut doet gaon doeda jaowdoen
Interactive REPL repl proboir smos efkes praot babbel
Browse Examples examples tuuntnekeer toondada loatskien toontmansen jaowkiek
Check Syntax check zijdezekers istdagoe kloptda isdagoe istokin
Create Project init allehop awel allei maakaan pakaan
Fortune (Easter Egg) fortune zegt watteda wiste spreuk jaowzegt
Build build moakt bouwt maakt fabrikeert bouwt
Help help haalp helptemij helpt aidez hulp

Error Messages in Dialects

Error messages also come in your chosen dialect, making debugging more natural and fun!

Examples of the same error in different dialects: 

# Antwerps
Manneke, gij zijt 'amen' vergeten op lijn 5!

# West-Vlaams
Jansen, ge zijt 'amen' vergeten op lijn 5!

# Limburgs
Jongen, ge hebt 'amen' vergete op lijn 5!

# Brussels
Jongens, gij zijt 'amen' vergeten op lijn 5!
💡 Note

The error dialect is determined by the command you use. If you run plats smos (Antwerps REPL), you'll get Antwerps error messages.

Why Multi-Vlaams?

Flanders has rich linguistic diversity with distinct dialects across regions. Multi-Vlaams celebrates this diversity by:

  • Inclusivity - Developers from different regions can code in their native dialect
  • Accessibility - Lower barrier to entry for Flemish speakers from different regions
  • Fun Factor - Programming should be enjoyable, and using your natural dialect makes it more engaging
  • Cultural Preservation - Helps preserve and document Flemish dialects in a modern context
  • Educational Value - Learn about different Flemish dialects while programming
🎯 Fun Fact

The Multi-Vlaams feature was inspired by real conversations with Flemish developers who wanted to "spreken like wij spreken" (speak like we speak) while coding.

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