Iranian Languages and Dialects, Part XI: BALUCHI ‎| BALOCHI Summary In this episode, we delved into the captivating world of the Balochi language, exploring its ‎phonology, grammar, and syntax. We examined how Balochi differentiates itself and connects ‎with other Iranian languages like Parthian and Middle Persian. We discussed its unique syntax ‎features, including its word order and how neighboring languages influence its vocabulary and ‎structure.‎ We also touched on the challenges posed by the lack of a standardized orthography and ‎highlighted the rich oral literature of Balochi, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve and ‎promote the language. If you're curious about how Balochi interacts with languages such as ‎Persian, Pashto, and various Indian languages, this episode provides a thorough overview. ‎Remember, Orientalistics is ad-free and relies on your support—if you enjoyed this episode, ‎please like it and leave a comment to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!‎ Keywords ‎#BalochiLanguage; #IranianLanguages; #Linguistics; #LanguageDialects; #Phonology; #Grammar; ‎‎#Syntax; #LanguagePreservation; #CulturalHeritage; #MiddlePersian; #Pashto; #Persian; ‎‎#ArabicInfluence; #IndianLanguages; #LanguageEducation; #BalochiDialect; #LinguisticResearch; ‎‎#HistoricalLinguistics; #LanguageBorrowings; #BalochiLiterature; #LanguageDiversity‎ For those interested in listening to living dialects of Balochi, I’ve included a link to a video in the ‎podcast comments where you can hear them in action: Balochi Language or HERE