Seb Seliyer language

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Seb Seliyer
Native to Iran
Region Firuzkuh
EthnicityIranian Roma
Indo-European
Language codes
ISO 639-3 None (mis)
Glottolog sebs1234

Seb Seliyer (lit. "tin-worker") is an Indic language spoken by Roma in Iran, [1] but their language is distinct from that of other Roma in Iran, who speak closely related dialects. The language has largely converged on Mazandarani, but core vocabulary remains Indic. [2]

References

  1. "GYPSY ii. Gypsy Dialects".
  2. Encyclopedia Iranica