Alternate Names: Judeo-Aramaic, Kurdit, Lishan Hozaye, Lishan Hudaye
Dialects: Amadiya, Atrush, Barashe, Bétanure, Dohuk, Nerwa, Shukho, Zakho. Resembles Chaldean Neo-Aramaic ,, but with differences in morphology and other features. Inherent intelligibility is high between them. Low intelligibility with Ashirat dialects of Assyrian New-Aramaic ,; not intelligible with other Neo-Aramaic varieties.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 7,500 (1999 H. Mutzafi). Ethnic population: 9,060.
Language Use: The Shukho dialect probably has no remaining speakers. Older adults.
Language Development: Bible portions.
Writing System: Hebrew
Nation of Origin: Israel
Other Comments: Jewish.