Shughni dialect

Shughni

Also known as: Shughni-Rushani

The largest Pamir Iranian language, spoken across Gorno-Badakhshan in Tajikistan and the Afghan Pamir. Forms a dialect cluster with Rushani, Bartangi, and Roshorvi.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Shughni?

Shughni is a dialect of Shughni.

Where is Shughni spoken?

Shughni is primarily spoken in Tajikistan, Afghanistan.

Which region is Shughni associated with?

Shughni is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.

Is Shughni known by other names?

Yes — Shughni is also referred to as Shughni-Rushani.