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Kurdish Language(s)
Kurdish is a group of Indo-Iranian languages spoken by the Kurds, an ethnic group native to the mountainous region of Kurdistan, which spans the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. Kurdish is spoken by over 45 million people, making it the 26th most spoken language in the world.
There are four main dialects of Kurdish: Kurmancî, Soranî, Zaza (Dimilkî), and Goranî. Kurmancî is the most widely spoken dialect, with over 30 million speakers. It is the official language of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and the Syrian Kurdish Autonomous Administration. Soranî is the second most widely spoken dialect, with over 10 million speakers. It is the official language of Iraqi Kurdistan. Zazakî and Gorani are smaller dialects, with around 2 million and 1 million speakers, respectively.
Kurdish is a dialect continuum, meaning that there is a gradual transition from one dialect to another, with some dialects being mutually intelligible and others not.
Kurdish is written in a variety of scripts, including the Latin alphabet (used in Turkey and Syria), the Perso-Arabic script (used in Iraq and Iran), and the Cyrillic alphabet (used in Armenia and the former Soviet Union).
Kurdish is a rich and diverse language with a long and vibrant history. It is an important part of Kurdish culture and identity.
Here are some additional facts about Kurdish language(s):
- Kurdish has been spoken in Kurdistan for over 2,000 years.
- Kurdish is one of the oldest living languages in the Middle East.
- Kurdish has a rich literary tradition, dating back to the 10th century CE.