The Turkmen language is a member of the Turkic language family, primarily spoken in Turkmenistan. It serves as the official language of the country and is used by millions of people. The language has its roots in the Oghuz branch of Turkic languages, which also includes languages like Turkish and Azerbaijani. Turkmen is written in the Latin alphabet, which was adopted in the early 1990s after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union. The language is known for its rich vocabulary and unique phonetic features, making it an important part of Turkmen culture and identity.