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An eastern Iranian language of the Yaghnob valley in Tajikistan. The only living descendant of Sogdian, the lingua franca of the medieval Silk Road; critically endangered.
Uzbek
Also known as: Oʻzbekcha
A Karluk Turkic language and the most-spoken Turkic language after Turkish. The official language of Uzbekistan, with substantial communities across Central Asia, Afghanistan, and the Caucasus.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Uzbek?
Uzbek is a dialect of the Uzbek language.
Where is Uzbek spoken?
Uzbek is primarily spoken in Uzbekistan.
Which region is Uzbek associated with?
Uzbek is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Uzbek known by other names?
Yes — Uzbek is also referred to as Oʻzbekcha.
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