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Uzbek Phrasebase Forum Discussion
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Uzbek Phrasebase Forum Topics
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Extinct: no
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Family: Altaic
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Branch: Turkik
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Continent: Asia
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Country: Uzbekistan, Afghanistan
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Region: NORTHERN: Uzbekistan and throughout Asian republics of the former USSR. East of the Amu Darya and around the southern Aral Sea. Possibly in Munich, Germany. Also spoken in Australia, China, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia (Asia), Tajikistan, Turkey (Asia), Turkmenistan, Ukraine, USA.
SOUTHERN: Many places in north Afghanistan, especially Fariab Province. Maimana town is largely Uzbek. Also possibly in Germany. Also spoken in Pakistan, Turkey (Asia).
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Countries Where Spoken: NORTHERN: 16,539,000 in Uzbekistan (1995 UN). Population total all countries: 18,795,591. China.
SOUTHERN: 1,403,000 in Afghanistan (1991 WA). Population total all countries: 1,454,981. Turkey.
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Countries Where Official: Uzbekistan, Afghanistan
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Native Speakers: 17,942,000
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Speakers Total: 20,250,572
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Phrasebase members who speak this language at a native level: 83
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Phrasebase members who speak this language at a conversational level: 83
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Phrasebase members primary language they are trying to learn: 135
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Phrasebase members secondary language they are trying to learn: 259
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Three Letter Code: UZB
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Alternative Names: ÖZBEK, UZBEKI, USBEKI, UZBAK
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Dialects: Danubian, Eskisehir, Razgrad, Dinler, Rumelian, Karamanli, Edirne, Gaziantep, Urfa, Bhoi-khasi, Lyngngam (megam), Khasi, War, Cherrapunji (sohra), Khynrium, Tolo, Golar, Alakong (a-la Cong), Jolong (gio-lang, Y-lang), Bahnar Bonom (bomam), Kontum, Krem., Buriram, Surin, Sisaket., Karluk (qarlug), Kipchak (kypchak), Oghuz.,
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Summary: NORTHERN: Distinct from Southern Uzbek of Afghanistan and Turkey. Russian influences in grammar, use of loan words, script. Oghuz may be a dialect of Khorasani Turkish (see Turkey) rather than Uzbek. 49% of speakers are bilingual in Russian, but rural people have limited proficiency. All ages. Children speak Uzbek at home. Vigorous. Used in theater. Turks of Fergana and Samarkand speak Uzbek. There are Uzbek-speaking Gypsy communities in Soviet central Asia. Increasing ethnic pride. People are about one-third urbanized. Much Persian influence in language and culture. Patrilineal. 'Sart' is an obsolete name for sedentary Uzbek, possibly those who are ethnically Tajik. Official language. Dictionary. Grammar. Literacy rate in second language: High. Cyrillic script used. Arabic and Roman scripts used formerly. Used in school. Radio programs, TV. Desert, semi-arid; fertile valleys. Agriculturalists: cotton, fruit, vegetables, grain; pastoralists: sheep; silk production; technicians, professionals, industrialists, communications, medicine, educators, administrators. Hanafi Sunni Muslim. NT 1992-1995.
SOUTHERN: Limited understanding of Northern Uzbek. Differences in grammar and loan words from Western Farsi. City dwellers are bilingual in Dari; village dwellers have limited ability in Dari. 20% use Dari as second language. Pashto is also used. The only literature is 2 journals, circulation 400. Literacy rate in first language: 10% to 30% (?) Literacy rate in second language: 15% to 25% in Dari. Arabic script, orthography not yet standardized. Mainly settled agriculturalists, some nomads, some craftsmen in gold, jewels, pottery, leather. Hanafi Sunni Muslim.
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Note:
Phrasebase uses a variety of sources when compiling the facts and information presented above. This information is continually updated throughout the year.
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