Also Known As:
Zeme, Empeo, Kachcha, Kacha, Kutcha, Mezama, Sangrima, Sengima, Arung, Empui, Jeme, Zemi, Naga (Zeme), Kachcha Nagas, Naga, Zeme
Dialects & Varieties
- Njauna
- Paren
A Descriptive Grammar of Zeme
A Descriptive Grammar of Zeme
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
34,110
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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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
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
No formal education in Zeme is available.
Location and Context
Countries
Zeme speakers are settled in the Indian states of Manipur (Tamenglong District and Senapati District), Assam (Dima Hasao District), and Nagaland (Peren District).
The Zeme Naga are one of the sub-tribes of Zeliangrong along with the Liangmei and Rongmei.
The Zeme Naga are one of the sub-tribes of Zeliangrong along with the Liangmei and Rongmei.
Location Description
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Government Support
Zeme is one of 34 recognized scheduled tribes of Manipur
Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
Most Zeme people are multilingual, but prefer to speak Zeme in order to maintain their language and identity.
Other Languages Used By The Community
Manipuri (Meiteilon), English, Rongmei, Liangmei, Hindi, Nagamese, Assamese
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:
Zeme Naga speakers use a Roman script with some modifications, but it does not accommodate tonal distinctions.
Recent Resources
I have found a type of music that those who speak Zeme identify with.
This video clip shows the people the traditional Zeme Naga dancers.