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The Persian variety spoken in Tajikistan, written in Cyrillic script with unique vocabulary influenced by Central Asia.
Yaghnobi
Also known as: Yagnobi
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yaghnobi?
Yaghnobi is a dialect of the Yaghnobi language.
Where is Yaghnobi spoken?
Yaghnobi is primarily spoken in Tajikistan.
Which region is Yaghnobi associated with?
Yaghnobi is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Yaghnobi known by other names?
Yes — Yaghnobi is also referred to as Yagnobi.
How many people speak Yaghnobi?
Yaghnobi is spoken by approximately 12,000 people.
Is Yaghnobi endangered?
Yaghnobi is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.
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