Pamirispeaking
Pamirispeaking refers to the diverse group of Iranian languages spoken in the Pamir Mountains and surrounding regions, primarily in Tajikistan and Afghanistan. These languages, often collectively called Pamir languages, belong to the Eastern Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. While sometimes grouped under the broader term "Shughni-Yazgulyami languages," they are distinct and not mutually intelligible with each other or with other Iranian languages like Persian.
Key languages within the Pamiri group include Shughni, Yazgulyami, Wakhi, Roshani, Khufi, and Bartangi. Each of
The Pamiri languages are characterized by a complex phonology, including distinct vowel and consonant sounds, and