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A northwestern Iranian language spoken across Iran's Caspian province of Gilan around Rasht. Distinct from Persian in case marking and a richer verb system retaining older Iranian features.
Talysh
A northwestern Iranian language straddling the Iran-Azerbaijan border in the Lankaran region. The largest northern variety is in Azerbaijan; the southern variety in Iran is more conservative.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Talysh?
Talysh is a dialect of the Talysh language.
Where is Talysh spoken?
Talysh is primarily spoken in Iran, Azerbaijan.
Which region is Talysh associated with?
Talysh is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.
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