Southern Zaza is a dialect of the Zaza language, which belongs to the Northwestern Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian languages. It is primarily spoken in eastern Turkey, particularly in the regions of Tunceli, Elazığ, and Diyarbakır. The Southern Zaza dialect is characterized by its unique phonetic and grammatical features, distinguishing it from other Zaza dialects. The speakers of Southern Zaza are predominantly part of the Zaza ethnic group, which has a rich cultural heritage. The language is an important aspect of their identity, and efforts are being made to preserve and promote it, especially among younger generations in the face of globalization and language shift.