Saqiz, Kerend, Sanandaj, Suleimaniyya, Bijar, Tekab, Khanaqin. Very different and not intelligible with Senaya [syn] or Lishana Deni [lsd]. 60%–70% intelligibility of Lishán Noshan [trg] and Inter-Zab Jewish Neo-Aramaic [aij].
Language Use
Older adults only. Also use Hebrew [heb]. Also use Kurdish [kur], especially older people.
Originally from Iranian Kurdistan and adjoining areas of Iraq. Jewish.