Language Information by Source

A Grammar of Majhi

Dhakal, Dubi Nanda. 2014. A Grammar of Majhi. München: LINCOM GmbH.

Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
24422
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends

Speaker Number Trend 4

Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.

4
Domains of Use

Domain Of Use 4

Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.

4
Transmission

Transmission 3

Some adults in the community are speakers, but the language is not spoken by children.

3

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
83227
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context

Countries
Nepal
Location Description

major concentration of the Majhis is found on the banks of Sunkoshi, Tamakoshi, and the adjacent areas

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:
all
Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems

Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
no
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
no written tradition

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