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The Dari variety of Kabul and the prestige basis of standard Afghan Persian as used in broadcast, government, and education. Sociolinguistically dominant across most of eastern and central Afghanistan, with several million speakers.
Pashayi
Also known as: Pashai
A cluster of Indo-Aryan languages spoken in eastern Afghanistan, especially Kapisa, Laghman, and Nangarhar. Linguistically a Dardic language, sister to Kashmiri rather than to Hindi.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Pashayi?
Pashayi is a dialect of the Pashayi language.
Where is Pashayi spoken?
Pashayi is primarily spoken in Afghanistan.
Which region is Pashayi associated with?
Pashayi is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Pashayi known by other names?
Yes — Pashayi is also referred to as Pashai.
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