Definition
Tajiki, also known as Tajik Persian, is a variety of Persian spoken primarily in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Think of it as the Persian spoken with a Central Asian twist. It's closely related to Farsi (spoken in Iran) and Dari (spoken in Afghanistan), but with its own unique features, including vocabulary and pronunciation. Tajiki is written in the Cyrillic alphabet, unlike Farsi and Dari, which use the Perso-Arabic script. It's like a cousin in a different part of the world, speaking the same language but with a distinct accent and style. It is vital for cultural identity in Central Asia.