The Ingush language is a Northeast Caucasian language primarily spoken by the Ingush people in the Republic of Ingushetia, Russia. It is part of the Nakh-Daghestanian language family, which also includes Chechen and Batsbi. The language has its own unique alphabet based on the Cyrillic script, adapted to represent specific sounds. Ingush is an agglutinative language, meaning it forms words and expresses grammatical relationships through the addition of prefixes and suffixes. It has a rich oral tradition, with folklore and poetry playing significant roles in its cultural heritage. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and promote the language among younger generations.