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Because they are Turkish. Aren't they?
If the question is asking historically how Turkish came to Anatolia, the answer is that when the Seljuks and Ottomans conquered the eastern areas of Anatolia, there was a process of Turkification where native Anatolians intermarried with invading Turks, began to speak their language and converted to Islam. This process occurred over centuries and led to the extinction of non-Turkish languages (other than Arabic and Kurdish) among the Muslim population of Anatolia. The Christians and Jews (who preserved their languages in spite of Turkification) were forced out of Anatolia during the tumultous period between 1914-1924. Some, like the Greek Orthodox left in violent population exchanges. Some, like the Jews just fled. Some like the Armenians were massacred and genocided. Regardless, when these non-Muslim Turks were forced out of Turkey, only the Turkish and Kurdish languages remained.
When Mustafa Kemal founded Turkey, he made Turkish the mandatory national language of the country in the same way that Greek became the language of Greece and German is the language of Germany.
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What languague do Turkish people speak?
Turkish people speak Turkish. It is the official language of Turkey and is also spoken in parts of Cyprus and other countries with Turkish communities.
What percentage of people speak Turkish?
Approximately 75 million people worldwide speak Turkish as their first language, accounting for about 1% of the global population.
What other language does Turkish people speak?
Apart from Turkish, many Turkish people also speak English, especially in larger cities and tourist areas. Additionally, some Turkish people may speak Kurdish or Arabic as a second language.
What religion do Turkish people speak?
Islam
Do Turks speak Farsi?
No, Turks do not speak Farsi. Farsi is the official language of Iran, while Turks speak Turkish. The two languages are not mutually intelligible.
What Language do the Turkish speak?
Turkish people speak Turkish, which is a Turkic language. It is the official language of Turkey and is spoken by the majority of the population.
How many Turkish people can speak English?
Approximately 30-40% of the Turkish population is estimated to speak English to some degree. However, proficiency levels can vary widely among individuals.
What Nationality are people from Cyprus or Cypriots Eg Greek or Turkish?
They are both because Greek Cypriots sometimes speak Turkish and Turkish Cypriots sometimes speak Greek. But Turkish Cypriots always have a different accent to people from Turkey because they don't like to think of themselves as Turkish people, they think of themselves as Cypriot's. Greek Cypriots are the same.
What languages are spoken in Mersin?
In Mersin, Turkey, the predominant language spoken is Turkish. However, due to its diverse population, you may also hear other languages spoken, such as Arabic, Kurdish, and Circassian.
Do many people speak Kurdish in Turkey?
Yes. A significant minority of Turkish citizens (15-17 million people) speak Kurdish.
What actors and actresses appeared in How I Learned to Speak Turkish - 2006?
The cast of How I Learned to Speak Turkish - 2006 includes: Therese Shechter
Did Turkish people speak Arabic before 1929?
Most Turks only speak Turkish. Those that are bilingual or trilingual often do not speak Arabic (but local languages like Kurdish and English as a foreign language). Arabic is not an official language in Turkey and primarily spoken by the Syrian Arabs living in Hatay Province and near Gaziantep. This population numbers approximately 3 million people (of a total Turkish population of 80 million people).
