Assyrian Neo-Aramaic Language (AII) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, Endangered Level & Official Use (original) (raw)
Summary
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic is an endangered indigenous language of Iraq. It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family and is part of the Syriac macrolanguage. Direct evidence is lacking, but the language is thought to be used as a first language by a decreasing number of young people. It is not known to be taught in schools.
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Population
Language Vitality
- Institutional
- Stable
- Endangered
- Extinct
Digital Language Support
Family
It belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Existing Content
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- Grammar
- Bible (1852–1919)
- External Resources
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