Also Known As:
Chilling, Chɨlɨng, Chulung, Chholung, Chhilling, Chhûlûng Rûng, Chülüng
Dialects & Varieties
An ethnolinguistic observation of Chhulung Rai, a highly endangered language
Limbu, Man Kumari. 2007. An ethnolinguistic observation of Chhulung Rai, a highly endangered language. 50pp.
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
1314
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 3
Only about half of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are decreasing steadily, but not at an accelerated pace.
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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 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
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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
4850 (2001 census)
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
Bantawa is used when speaking to the neighboring Bantawa people. Nepali is the lingua franca and the medium for education. Younger people in general speak Nepali natively and parents are not willing to pass down Chhulung to their children with the concern that speaking Chhulung may influence children's ability to master Nepali.
Location and Context
Countries
Nepal
Location Description
Akhisalla Village Development Committee of Dhankuta
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
negative
Other Languages Used By The Community
Bantawa; Nepali
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Devanagari script
Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
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