SyrianTurkish
SyrianTurkish refers to the varieties of the Turkish language that have historically been and continue to be spoken by Turkish communities in the sovereign territory of Syria. These varieties comprise traditional Anatolian Turkish with local influences and reflect a blend of linguistic features acquired through contact with Arabic and Kurdish speakers in the region. As such, SyrianTurkish is not a separate language but a sociolinguistic designation for Turkish dialects that include loanwords, phonological adjustments, and syntax shaped by prolonged bilingualism.
The roots of SyrianTurkish lie in the Ottoman Empire’s expansion into the Levant during the 16th to
In contemporary Syria, Turkish is still taught in private schools and community centers and used in informal
Culturally, SyrianTurkish serves as a symbol of the enduring ties between Turkish diasporic communities and their