AfghanTurkish

AfghanTurkish refers to a type of hybrid language that emerged as a result of the interactions and migrations between Afghan and Turkish populations. It blends elements from both languages, often selecting words and grammatical structures that are similar in both languages.

The use of AfghanTurkish primarily developed in the regions where Afghan and Turkish populations interacted, such as in the Dagestani Soviet Socialist Republic and in small areas of the North Caucasus. In these regions, Turkish-speaking peoples merged with the Afghans who had migrated from their native country and developed a distinct language that was influenced by both cultures.

Characteristics of AfghanTurkish language include a mix of Turkish-originated vocabulary, grammatical structures, and phrases, alongside Afghan language influences in its vocabulary and phonology. This hybrid language also reveals some specific cultural nuances. For instance, it evidenced a mix of both Turkic and Dari scripts.

Turkish linguists have notably mentioned AfghanTurkish in several academic publications and studies. They provide in-depth analysis of its linguistic features and its significance in the cultural and historical context of the interactions between Turkish and Afghans. In these studies, researchers emphasize the adaptations and deviations from standard Turkish language.

AfghanTurkish language usage and distribution mainly occur within communities that have been subject to history of displacement, settlement, and population migration. Although there is little written on AfghanTurkish's current grammatical or lexical accuracy, linguistic researchers continue to seek verification of these collections from field studies, enhances their understanding of its usage and features.