Azeri · Azerbaijan Turkish
The Oghuz Turkic language of Azerbaijan, centred on Baku. Closely related to Turkish; written in a Latin-based alphabet since the post-Soviet reform.
South Azerbaijani
Also known as: Iranian Azeri, Tabrizi
The Azerbaijani of north-western Iran, centred on Tabriz. The most-spoken Azerbaijani variety; uses a Perso-Arabic script and shows long contact with Persian.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is South Azerbaijani?
South Azerbaijani is a dialect of the Azerbaijani language.
Where is South Azerbaijani spoken?
South Azerbaijani is primarily spoken in Iran.
Which region is South Azerbaijani associated with?
South Azerbaijani is part of the Middle East region on DialectAtlas.
Is South Azerbaijani known by other names?
Yes — South Azerbaijani is also referred to as Iranian Azeri, Tabrizi.
What are the other dialects of Azerbaijani?
Azerbaijani also includes North Azerbaijani. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
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