Also Known As:
Rai, Yamphu Rai, Yamphu Kha, Yanphu, Yamphe, Jindā
Dialects & Varieties
- Tomyang
Yamphu: A sociolinguistic survey. Linguistic Survey of Nepal
Hilty, Holly J. and Mitchell, Jessica R. 2012. Yamphu: A sociolinguistic survey. Linguistic Survey of Nepal (LinSuN). Central Department of Linguistics Tribhuvan University, Nepal and SIL International. 236pp.
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
1,722
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
2
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.
2
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
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
A mixed use of Nepali and Yamphu takes place on a daily basis. Yamphu is predominantly used in family gatherings and puja/prayer whereas singing, counting, and shopping are mostly in Nepali.
Location and Context
Countries
Nepal
Location Description
Hedangna of Pathibhara VDC; Num, Makalu, and Matsyapokhari VDCs of
Sankhuwasabha district and Bhedetar and Rajarani VDCs of Dhankuta district.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
positive
Other Languages Used By The Community
Nepali
Number of Other Language Speakers:
all
Domains of Other Languages:
all
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:
no written tradition
Recent Resources
Mensagem informativa
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