Overview
The first Zaza-English dictionary! And indispensable resource for English speakers seeking to learn and preserve the Zaza language.
Zaza, also known as Zazaki, is a Northwest Iranian language spoken primarily in eastern Turkey by the Zaza people. The language is closely related to Kurdish. There is an extensive diaspora, especially in Europe, and there are an estimated 2 to 3 million speakers worldwide. Zaza is considered an endangered language as the number of speakers has been declining, but there are now efforts to preserve and revitalize it.
This unique two-part resource uses the official Zaza alphabet and provides users with tools for daily interactions. The bilingual dictionary has a concise vocabulary for everyday use, and the phrasebook allows instant communication on a variety of topics. Ideal for businesspeople, travelers, students, and aid workers, this guide includes:
- 3000 dictionary entries
- Essential phrases on subjects such as healthcare, time, dates, transportation, money, communication services and much more
- Concise grammar and pronunciation sections
- A guide to the Zaza alphabet
This book title, Zaza-English/ English-Zaza Dictionary & Phrasebook (A Language of Turkey), ISBN: 9780781814638, by Nicholas Awde, published by Hippocrene Books (November 11, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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