Language Information by Source

Nepal's mystery language on the verge of extinction

Bimal Gautam. 2012. "Nepal's Mystery Language On the Verge of Extinction." In BBC, Online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17537845.

Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
2
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends

Speaker Number Trend 5

A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.

5
Domains of Use

Domain Of Use 5

Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.

5
Transmission

Transmission 5

There are only a few elderly speakers.

5

Speakers

Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
~100
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
There are no governmental programs to support the language.

Location and Context

Countries
Nepal
Location Description

Western Nepal

Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Nepali
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None

Writing Systems

Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Community Members