Also Known As:
Paite, Oarte, Paithe, Parte, Haithe, Zoukam, Chin (Paite), Vuite, Chin, Paite
Dialects & Varieties
- Dapzal
- Telzang
- Dim
- Saizang
- Lamzang
- Tuichiap
- Sihzang
- Lousau
- Dimpi
- Bukpi
The Languages of Manipur: A case study of the Kuki-Chin Languages
Haokip, Puathang. 2011. The Languages of Manipur: A case study of the Kuki-Chin Languages. Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area 34(1): 85-118.
Vulnerable
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
64,100
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Comments on speakers
"Paite is taught up to graduate level as a subject of instruction in Manipur. The All India Radio station at Imphal broadcasts Paite programs daily for 25 minutes." (pg. 100)
Location and Context
Countries
India
Location Description
"Primarily spoken in Churachandpur district of Manipur. Some of the important settlements of Paites in Chrachandpur district are: New Lamka, Pearson, Bungmual, Khuga dam (Mata), Tuithapi, and in the district sub divisions of Thanlon and Singat. In Myanmar (Burma), the language is subsumed under Tiddim-Chin. The speakers are also found in Mizoram." (Pg. 99)
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Mizo; Manipuri
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