In formation of dialectic differences in gagauz language on historical-ethnic factors

Abstract

Gagauzs are an Orthodox Christian Turkic group. They live in countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, Moldova and Ukraine. Gagauz people living in Moldova can receive education in Gagauz language, because they have certain rights. The written language of Moldovan Gagauz is based on the Komrat-Çadır Lunga dialect. There is also the Valkaneş dialect, which is accepted as the southern mouth. The Comrat-Çadır Lunga dialect which is the central dialect and the Valkaneş dialect are actually based on the dialect differences in Bulgaria, where the Gagauz people lived for a while. In our study, the factors behind these dialect differences in the historical plan will be examined.

Keywords

• dialect
• gagauz
• gagauz language
• moldova