Turkmen dialect

Turkmen

Also known as: Türkmençe

An Oghuz Turkic language spoken across Turkmenistan and adjacent communities in Iran and Afghanistan. The southernmost Central Asian Turkic language.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Turkmen?

Turkmen is a dialect of Turkmen.

Which region is Turkmen associated with?

Turkmen is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.

Is Turkmen known by other names?

Yes — Turkmen is also referred to as Türkmençe.