A grammar of Azeri

By Yavar Dehghani

Azeri - also known as Azerbaijani - is spoken by tens of millions of people across Azerbaijan, northwestern Iran, and the wider Caucasus region, yet comprehensive English-language grammars of this fascinating Turkic language remain remarkably scarce. This book fills that gap.

Written by Dr. Yavar Dehghani, a linguist with a PhD from La Trobe University, Australia, and decades of expertise in Turkic and Iranian languages, A Grammar of Azeri is the most thorough and systematic treatment of Azeri grammar available in English. Rooted in original doctoral research and informed by the latest developments in linguistic theory, this book is both academically rigorous and accessible to a wide readership.

What this book covers:

The linguistic family and dialect diversity of AzeriA detailed analysis of Azeri morphology, including derivational and inflectional suffixes, compounding, and reduplicationThe full Azeri case system - nominative, accusative, dative, ablative, locative, instrumental, and benefactivePronouns, reflexives, reciprocals, and demonstrativesSyntax of simple clauses, including constituent order, basic sentence types, passives, copular constructions, imperatives, questions, and coordinationSyntax of complex clauses, including causative constructions, complement clauses, adjunct clauses, relative clauses, and embedded structuresBorrowed affixes and the interface between Persian and Azeri grammar

Who is this book for?

Whether you are a linguistics student, a language researcher, a heritage speaker wanting to understand your language more deeply, a translator working with Azeri texts, or simply a curious reader fascinated by the languages of the Caucasus and the Middle East, this book is an invaluable resource. No prior knowledge of linguistics is required to benefit from its clear explanations and well-organised structure.

Why this book matters:

Azeri holds official status in the Republic of Azerbaijan and is one of the most widely spoken languages of the Caucasus region. Despite its significance, it remains understudied in the English-speaking world. This grammar offers researchers, educators, and language enthusiasts a reliable, in-depth reference that has been missing from the field for far too long.

A Grammar of Azeri is an essential addition to the library of anyone serious about Turkic linguistics, Caucasian languages, or the rich linguistic heritage of Azerbaijan and its people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1537292617
• ISBN13: 9781537292618
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"