Chuvash dialect

Chuvash

Also known as: Çăvaşla

The sole surviving member of the Oghur branch of Turkic, spoken in Chuvashia in the Volga region. Linguistically the most divergent living Turkic language, with features lost everywhere else in the family.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Chuvash?

Chuvash is a dialect of Chuvash.

Which region is Chuvash associated with?

Chuvash is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.

Is Chuvash known by other names?

Yes — Chuvash is also referred to as Çăvaşla.