Lehcesi: Qazax

Common substitution ( bajı for bacı , qoja for qoca ). v → y: Seen in words like buzoy (calf) for buzov .

The dialect is known for its distinct phonetic and grammatical shifts that set it apart from literary Azerbaijani. Qazax Lehcesi

While it shares the 9 standard Azerbaijani vowels, it features long and short variants resulting from the dropping of consonants like h, y, v, ğ, k, n, and l . Common substitution ( bajı for bacı , qoja for qoca )

Wide use of the velar "n" sound ( maŋa , saŋa for mənə , sənə ). Grammatical & Lexical Traits While it shares the 9 standard Azerbaijani vowels,

Occurs at the start of words before closed vowels ( piçax for bıçaq ).

The dialect includes unique local words: Gap eləmək: To talk/chat. Şennix: Village/settlement ( kənd ). Qəlbi: Tall/high ( hündür ). Hanjari: How?. Regional Context

The (Qazax ləhcəsi) is a prominent member of the Western group of Azerbaijani dialects. It is primarily spoken in the Qazax, Ağstafa, and Tovuz regions of Azerbaijan, as well as in the Dmanisi and Marneuli municipalities of Georgia. Key Linguistic Features