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The Persian variety spoken in Tajikistan, written in Cyrillic script with unique vocabulary influenced by Central Asia.
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 the Shughni language.
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.
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