Abkhaz dialect

Abkhaz

Also known as: Apswa byzshwa

A Northwest Caucasian language of Abkhazia. Famous for one of the smallest vowel inventories of any natural language (just two phonemic vowels) and a correspondingly large consonant system.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Abkhaz?

Abkhaz is a dialect of Abkhaz.

Which region is Abkhaz associated with?

Abkhaz is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.

Is Abkhaz known by other names?

Yes — Abkhaz is also referred to as Apswa byzshwa.