Zazaki

Pronunciation: /zɑːˈzɑːki/

Definitions of Zazaki

noun a language spoken primarily in eastern Turkey and northern Iraq by the Zaza people

Example Sentences

A1 Zazaki is a language spoken by the Zaza people in Turkey.

A2 I learned a few basic phrases in Zazaki during my trip to the Kurdish regions.

B1 The Zazaki alphabet is based on the Latin script.

B2 Zazaki literature has a rich tradition dating back centuries.

C1 Many linguists consider Zazaki to be an endangered language.

C2 The Zaza people have been fighting for recognition of their language rights, including the right to education in Zazaki.

Examples of Zazaki in a Sentence

formal Zazaki is a language spoken primarily in eastern Turkey and northern Iraq.

informal I recently started learning Zazaki and I find it quite fascinating.

slang Hey, do you know anyone who speaks Zazaki? I need some help with my homework.

figurative Learning a new language is like unlocking a door to a new world, just like Zazaki.

Grammatical Forms of Zazaki

• past tense: loved
• plural: Zazakis
• comparative: more Zazaki
• superlative: most Zazaki
• present tense: love
• future tense: will love
• perfect tense: have loved
• continuous tense: is loving
• singular: Zazaki
• positive degree: Zazaki
• infinitive: to love
• gerund: loving
• participle: loving

Origin and Evolution of Zazaki

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Kurdish

Story behind the word: The word 'Zazaki' is believed to have originated from the name of the Zaza people, an ethnic group primarily located in eastern Turkey.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Zazaki' has been used to refer to the language spoken by the Zaza people, which is a dialect of Kurdish. Over time, the word has become more commonly used to specifically denote the Zaza language itself.