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A Balkan Romani variety spoken by Roma communities of the Crimean peninsula and the northern Black Sea coast, marked by heavy contact influence from Crimean Tatar and other Turkic languages in both lexicon and phonology.
Crimean Tatar
Also known as: Qırımtatarca
A mixed Turkic language of the Crimean peninsula, descended from contact between Kipchak and Oghuz varieties. Critically endangered after the 1944 Soviet deportation; subject of an active revitalisation effort.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Crimean Tatar?
Crimean Tatar is a dialect of the Crimean Tatar language.
Where is Crimean Tatar spoken?
Crimean Tatar is primarily spoken in Ukraine.
Which region is Crimean Tatar associated with?
Crimean Tatar is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Crimean Tatar known by other names?
Yes — Crimean Tatar is also referred to as Qırımtatarca.
Is Crimean Tatar endangered?
Crimean Tatar is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.
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