Udi
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A language of Azerbaijan
3,800 in Azerbaijan (2011 UNSD). Ethnic population: 7,000 (1990 DOBES). Total users in all countries: 6,160.
Oguz and Qabala districts: Mirzabeyli, Niç, and Oghuz.
6b (Threatened). De facto language of provincial identity in Qabala District.
Oghuz (Vartashen), Nidzh (Nic, Nij, Nizh). Oktomberi dialect more divergent from Nic Udi than from Oghuz Udi. One of the most divergent Lezgian (Lezgic) languages.
Young people use a strongly Azeri-influenced variety of Udi, which could be described as‘Young People’s Udi’ (2018 DOBES). Home, community. Some young people, all adults. Used by 30%–50% of children. Neutral attitudes. Udi not seen as prestigious as Russian [rus]. Most also use North Azerbaijani [azj]. Some also use Judeo-Tat [jdt]. Also use Armenian [hye]. Also use Russian [rus].
Discussing how their language can be saved. Taught in primary schools, through fourth grade. Literature. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1902–2018.
Nic dialect is vigorous (6a). Oghuz dialect is moribund (8a), as only about 100 persons remain in Oghuz. Christian.