Southern Zazaki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Southern Zazaki |
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| Native to | Turkey |
| Region | Mainly in Siverek, Gerger, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Bitlis, |
| Ethnicity | Zaza |
| Native speakers | About 1,500,000 (date missing) |
| Language family |
Indo-European
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| Writing system | Latin |
Southern Zazaki, also known as Dımılki or Zazakiyê Veroci in the Zaza language, is an important dialect of the Zaza language. It is spoken by many people in the southeastern parts of Turkey.
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What is Southern Zazaki?
Southern Zazaki is one of the main ways people speak the Zaza language. Think of it like different accents or versions of a language. People who speak Southern Zazaki are often called Dimlis. This dialect helps connect them to their culture and history.
Where is Southern Zazaki Spoken?
You can hear Southern Zazaki in several provinces of Turkey. These include Şanlıurfa, especially in a place called Siverek. It's also spoken in Diyarbakır, Bitlis, and Adıyaman. These areas are home to many Zaza people.
How Many People Speak Southern Zazaki?
About 1,500,000 people speak Southern Zazaki. That's a lot of people who use this language every day! It shows how important this dialect is to the communities where it is spoken.
The Zaza Language Family
Southern Zazaki belongs to the Zaza language family. The Zaza language itself is part of a bigger group called the Indo-Iranian languages. These languages are spoken across a wide area, from Europe to India. Zazaki is specifically a Northwestern Iranian language. This means it's related to other languages like Persian and Kurdish, but it has its own unique features.
See also
In Spanish: Zazaki para niños
