Afro-Asiatic , Semitic, Central, Aramaic, Eastern, Central, Northeastern. Most speakers are elderly now, many use Russian as primary language. Aisor' is the Russian name for the people. The Assyrian and Chaldean separated denominationally during the 16th century. Close linguistically to other Northeastern Aramaic varieties.
Syriac script is used.
Bible portions 1840-1993. Work in progress. Georgia, spoken by about half the inhabitants of Zemo-Alvani. North Caucasian , North Central, Batsi. Used in daily family communication.