Lishana Deni
A language of Israel
| Population | 7,500 (1999 H. Mutzafi). Ethnic population: 9,061. |
| Region | Jerusalem and vicinity, including Maoz Tsiyon. |
| Alternate names | Judeo-Aramaic, Kurdit, Lishan Hozaye, Lishan Hudaye |
| Dialects | Zakho, Amadiya, Barashe, Shukho, Nerwa, Dohuk, Atrush, Bétanure. 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. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Semitic, Central, Aramaic, Eastern, Central, Northeastern |
| Language use | The Shukho dialect probably has no remaining speakers. Older adults. |
| Language development | Bible portions. |
| Writing system | Hebrew script. |
| Comments | Jewish. |
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