Also Known As:
Thado, Thadou, Thado-Ubiphei, Thado-Pao, Kuki, Kuki-Thado, Thaadou Kuki, Chin (Thado), Chin, Thado, Thādo-pao, သာဒိုး ချင်း
Dialects & Varieties
- Thangngen
- Hawkip
- Sairang
- Shithlou
- Kaokeep
- Singson
- Changsen
- Khongzai
- Kipgen
- Langiung
- Baite
- Jangshen
The Nature of Language Endangerment: A case Study of Thadou
The Nature of Language Endangerment: A case Study of Thadou
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
115,045
Native Speakers Worldwide
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 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
No results found.
Second-language speakers and learners
No results found.
Semi-speakers or rememberers
No results found.
Children:
No results found.
Young adults
No results found.
Older adults
No results found.
Elders
No results found.
Ethnic or community population
No results found.
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Thadou introduced as option in high school education, no presence in lower levels
Location and Context
Countries
No results found.
Location Description
Manipur State
Government Support
None
Institutional Support
Little
Speakers' Attitude
"Language is still seen as a mark of distinct identity in a state where there are many ethnic and linguistic groups. People feel strongly attached to their language and this is true with the case of Thadou. Therefore, all members value their language and wish to see it promoted"
Other Languages Used By The Community
English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Government, Education
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
No results found.
Writing system:
Latin
Other writing systems used:
No results text.
Comments on writing systems:
No standardized spelling
Recent Resources
Phating Haokip photo with children from Joujangtek village