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A Vlax Romani variety with a long history in Romania and the Balkans. Traditionally associated with coppersmith trades.
Gagauz
Also known as: Gagauz dili
An Oghuz Turkic language spoken by the Christian Gagauz people of southern Moldova. The official language of the autonomous Gagauz region (Gagauz Yeri), distinct from neighbouring Romanian and Bulgarian.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Gagauz?
Gagauz is a dialect of the Gagauz language.
Where is Gagauz spoken?
Gagauz is primarily spoken in Moldova.
Which region is Gagauz associated with?
Gagauz is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Gagauz known by other names?
Yes — Gagauz is also referred to as Gagauz dili.
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