The Qashqai language is a member of the Southwestern Iranian languages, primarily spoken by the Qashqai people in southwestern Iran. It is part of the larger Indo-Iranian language family and has influences from Persian and other regional languages. Qashqai is primarily an oral language, though some written forms exist. It is used in daily communication among the Qashqai community, which is known for its nomadic lifestyle and rich cultural traditions. Efforts are being made to preserve the language as younger generations increasingly adopt Persian as their primary means of communication.