Chechen

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Chechen

Chechen (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛtʃən/), also known as Nokhchiin Mott in the native language, is a member of the Nakh branch of the Northeast Caucasian language family. It is spoken by the Chechen people who primarily reside in the Chechen Republic of Russian Federation.

Etymology

The term "Chechen" is believed to come from the name of an ancient village, Chechan, located in the North Caucasus region. The name of the village is thought to be derived from the Chechen word "Nokhchii" which means "inhabitants of the land".

Related Terms

  • Nakh: A family of languages spoken in the North Caucasus region, which includes Chechen and Ingush.
  • Chechen people: The ethnic group native to the North Caucasus region who primarily speak the Chechen language.
  • Chechen Republic: A federal subject of Russia located in the North Caucasus region, where the Chechen language is predominantly spoken.
  • Northeast Caucasian: A language family to which the Chechen language belongs.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of "Chechen" in English is /ˈtʃɛtʃən/. In the native language, it is pronounced as /noχtʃʼiːn muθt/.

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