Iranian Azeri · Tabrizi
The Azerbaijani of north-western Iran, centred on Tabriz. The most-spoken Azerbaijani variety; uses a Perso-Arabic script and shows long contact with Persian.
North Azerbaijani
Also known as: Azeri, Azerbaijan Turkish
The Oghuz Turkic language of Azerbaijan, centred on Baku. Closely related to Turkish; written in a Latin-based alphabet since the post-Soviet reform.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is North Azerbaijani?
North Azerbaijani is a dialect of the Azerbaijani language.
Where is North Azerbaijani spoken?
North Azerbaijani is primarily spoken in Azerbaijan.
Which region is North Azerbaijani associated with?
North Azerbaijani is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.
Is North Azerbaijani known by other names?
Yes — North Azerbaijani is also referred to as Azeri, Azerbaijan Turkish.
What are the other dialects of Azerbaijani?
Azerbaijani also includes South Azerbaijani. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Azerbaijani dialects
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