Tuvan dialect

Tuvan

Also known as: Tyva dyl

A Siberian Turkic language of the Tuva Republic in southern Siberia. Famous outside Russia for the throat-singing tradition of khoomei, deeply tied to the language's pitch and consonant system.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Tuvan?

Tuvan is a dialect of Tuvan.

Which region is Tuvan associated with?

Tuvan is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.

Is Tuvan known by other names?

Yes — Tuvan is also referred to as Tyva dyl.