Ossetian language

Ossetian is an Eastern Iranian language spoken chiefly by the Ossetians in the Caucasus. Its two main varieties are Iron and Digor.

Iron dialect: Iron is the larger of Ossetian’s two main dialects and the basis of its standard literary variety. The standard language used in North and South Ossetia is based chiefly on Iron.
Ossetian phonology: Ossetian phonology is the system of sounds and sound patterns used in the language. Its consonants and vowels distinguish Ossetian varieties and shape their spoken forms.
Alanic language: Alanic was a medieval Eastern Iranian language associated with the Alans. Ossetian is generally regarded as its modern descendant.
Ossetian literature: Ossetian literature is the body of written works composed in the Ossetian language. Its development helped establish standard written forms and a modern literary tradition.
Digor dialect: Digor is one of Ossetian’s two main dialects, spoken primarily in western North Ossetia. Its distinct vocabulary and sound patterns make it the principal counterpart to Iron.
Ossetian grammar: Ossetian grammar describes the language’s word forms, sentence structure, and grammatical relationships. Case marking and verb structure reveal patterns unlike those of neighboring Caucasian languages.
Scythian: The Scythians were ancient Iranian-speaking peoples of the Eurasian steppe, known from classical sources and archaeology. Their languages form part of the deeper historical background proposed for Ossetian.
Ossetian media: Ossetian media includes broadcasts, publications, and digital content produced in Ossetian. These outlets provide settings for contemporary public use beyond family and ceremonial speech.
Ossetian alphabet: The Ossetian alphabet is the Cyrillic-based writing system used for modern Ossetian. Its changing letter inventory reflects shifts in Ossetian education and political administration.
Ergative-absolutive alignment: Ergative-absolutive alignment marks the subject of an intransitive verb like the object of a transitive verb. This alignment is a prominent feature of Ossetian clause structure.

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