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A Northeast Caucasian language of southern Dagestan and northern Azerbaijan. Around 800,000 speakers; one of the most studied Daghestanian languages.
Juhuri
Also known as: Judeo-Tat, Judeo-Tati, Mountain Jewish, Juhuro, Juwuri
A Southwestern Iranian language of the Mountain Jews of the eastern Caucasus, historically classed as a Judeo-Tat variety. Spoken in Krasnaya Sloboda (Quba) in Azerbaijan and Derbent in Dagestan, with substantial Hebrew, Aramaic, and Azerbaijani influence. Written historically in Hebrew script, then Cyrillic from the Soviet period onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Juhuri?
Juhuri is a dialect of the Juhuri language.
Where is Juhuri spoken?
Juhuri is primarily spoken in Azerbaijan, Russia.
Which region is Juhuri associated with?
Juhuri is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.
Is Juhuri known by other names?
Yes — Juhuri is also referred to as Judeo-Tat, Judeo-Tati, Mountain Jewish, Juhuro, Juwuri.
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