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 Crimean Tatar.
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.