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|[[Dalinar]] on the Azish language.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
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The people of Azir speak Azish, the most widespread of the Makabaki languages, though it is possible that other languages from this family are also present.{{wob ref|3977}} Azish or Azish-adjacent words can often be recognized by the letters "x" (Kadasix, [[Snoxil]]) and "q" ([[Prime Aqasix]], [[Unoqua]]), which are far rarer outside of [[Makabak]]. These can represent the voiceless uvular, stop, or affricate, or ometimes a uvular ejective.{{wob ref|1847}}
The Azish have their own system of writing, separate from the various [[Vorin]] scripts. It is described as looking like little markings that resemble [[cremling]] tracks to non-speakers. Additionally, the various patterns that the Azish put on their furniture, decorations, and clothing all have distinct meanings, which can be read and understood by a trained scribe.{{book ref|sa3|65}}
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