Arraian

Arraian is a language primarily spoken in Arrandai. Its standard dialect, Kevalik Arraian, is considered rare and is mostly found in literature, ceremonial texts, and formal writings. The most widely spoken dialect is Hell Arraian, commonly used in daily speech, commerce, and media throughout the republic.

The use of Kevalik Arraian is limited. Around 12.2% of internet content related to the language showcases Kevalik Arraian grammar or vocabulary, while only 0.7% of the population (approximately 4,782 people) actively speak the dialect.

Dialect Families

Arraian is divided into several major linguistic families, ranging from highly standardized urban dialects to isolated regional and literary varieties.

Paigo Family

• Hell Arraian (Branché) — 61.8% • 422,214 speakers
  • Parscari 24.5% • 167,383 speakers
    • Umabeguara 10.8% • 73,785 speakers
      • Guaroia 6.1% • 41,675 speakers
        • Tabelaro 2.7% • 18,446 speakers
        • Hassalech 1.8% • 12,297 speakers
          • Onacan 0.9% • 6,149 speakers
            • Heissabari 0.3% • 2,050 speakers
        • Leyeran 1.2% • 8,198 speakers
          • Taibic 0.5% • 3,416 speakers
            • Soudoran 0.2% • 1,366 speakers
      • Tabulugan 2.2% • 15,030 speakers
        • Fashkman 0.7% • 4,782 speakers

• Gabasco
  • Amiru dialect 18.6% • 127,074 speakers
    • Bombacian 7.2% • 49,190 speakers
      • Murshmon 2.3% • 15,713 speakers
        • Chisyan †
      • Irisé 1.9% • 12,981 speakers
        • Karbon dialect 1.1% • 7,515 speakers
          • Guzulan 0.7% • 4,782 speakers
            • Saidmani 0.3% • 2,050 speakers
              • Prahecho 0.15% • 1,025 speakers
                • Agoro 0.08% • 546 speakers
                  • Chicho Pidgin 0.03% • 205 speakers
                  • Satare 0.02% • 137 speakers
                    • Gumiesan 0.01% • 68 speakers
                      • Aghellican 0.005% • 34 speakers
                • Guirezan 0.04% • 273 speakers
                  • Duché 0.02% • 137 speakers
                  • Marran 0.01% • 68 speakers
            • Qaiban 0.12% • 820 speakers
              • Kushreyni 0.05% • 342 speakers
              • Alkamir 0.03% • 205 speakers
                • Vagettian 0.01% • 68 speakers
          • Podrishman 0.2% • 1,366 speakers
            • Aracashi 0.08% • 546 speakers
      • Tikan 0.9% • 6,149 speakers
        • Sagari 0.4% • 2,733 speakers

Freiman Family

• Soulizar 3.8% • 25,961 speakers
  • Kevalik Arraian 0.7% • 4,782 speakers
  • Gongo Arraian 1.1% • 7,515 speakers
  • Tubalik-Ishka 0.6% • 4,099 speakers
    • Tubalik-Casuqa 0.2% • 1,366 speakers