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A Siberian Turkic language of the Tuva Republic in southern Siberia. Famous outside Russia for the throat-singing tradition of khoomei, deeply tied to the language's pitch and consonant system.
Oirat
Also known as: Western Mongolian, Dörbed
A western Mongolic language spoken across western Mongolia (Khovd, Bayan-Ölgii) and parts of Xinjiang in China. Sister to Kalmyk, with a separate writing tradition based on the Clear Script (Todo Bichig).
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Oirat?
Oirat is a dialect of the Oirat language.
Where is Oirat spoken?
Oirat is primarily spoken in Mongolia, China.
Which region is Oirat associated with?
Oirat is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Oirat known by other names?
Yes — Oirat is also referred to as Western Mongolian, Dörbed.
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