Lishana Deni

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A language of Israel

ISO 639-3
lsd
Alternate Names
Judeo-Aramaic, Kurdit, Lishan Hozaye, Lishan Hudaye
Population

7,500 (1999 H. Mutzafi). Ethnic population: 9,060.

Location

Jerusalem and vicinity, including Maoz Tsiyon.

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Semitic, Central, Aramaic, Eastern, Central, Northeastern
Dialects

Amadiya, Atrush, Barashe, Bétanure, Dohuk, Nerwa, Shukho, Zakho. Resembles Chaldean Neo-Aramaic [cld], but with differences in morphology and other features. Inherent intelligibility is high between them. Low intelligibility with Ashirat dialects of Assyrian New-Aramaic [aii]; not intelligible with other Neo-Aramaic varieties.

Language Use

The Shukho dialect probably has no remaining speakers. Older adults.

Language Development
Bible portions.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lishana Deni
Writing
Hebrew script.
Other Comments

Jewish.