The Białystok dialect (Polish: gwara białostocka) is a Polish language dialect characteristic of the inhabitants of Białystok and parts of Podlasie.
It is closely related to the Vilnius dialect and has emerged as a result of the mutual influence of several language patterns: Polish, Belarusian, Lithuanian, and to a lesser extent Russian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish.
[1][2] The phonetic features of the Białystok dialect are distinct and influenced by multiple languages.
The grammar and syntax of the Białystok dialect feature several unique characteristics.
[3] The Białystok dialect contains numerous unique words and expressions, reflecting its diverse linguistic influences.