Thadou language: Difference between revisions

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Thadou

Pronunciation
Native to
Region	Northeast India, Chin State
Ethnicity
Speakers	200,000
Language family	Sino-Tibetan
Early forms
Writing system
Official status
Regulated by

The Thadou language is a Kuki-Chin language spoken primarily in the northeastern states of India and parts of Myanmar. It is one of the many languages spoken by the Thadou people, who are part of the larger Kuki ethnic group.

Geographic Distribution[edit]

Thadou is predominantly spoken in the Indian states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, and Mizoram. In Myanmar, it is spoken in the Chin State.

Classification[edit]

Thadou belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family, specifically the Kuki-Chin branch. Within this branch, it is classified under the Northern Kuki-Chin subgroup.

Phonology[edit]

The phonological system of Thadou includes a range of consonants and vowels typical of the Kuki-Chin languages. It features both voiced and voiceless stops, nasals, and approximants.

Writing System[edit]

Thadou is written using the Latin script, which was introduced by Christian missionaries in the 19th century. The script has been adapted to suit the phonological needs of the language.

Cultural Significance[edit]

The Thadou language is an integral part of the cultural identity of the Thadou people. It is used in traditional songs, folklore, and oral literature. Efforts are being made to preserve and promote the language through education and media.

Language Status[edit]

Thadou is considered a vulnerable language due to the influence of dominant regional languages and the migration of speakers to urban areas. Language preservation initiatives are underway to document and revitalize the language.

References[edit]

Ethnologue: Languages of the World
Glottolog

External Links[edit]

[Thadou language resources at Ethnologue](https://www.ethnologue.com/language/tcz)
[Glottolog entry for Thadou](https://glottolog.org/resource/languoid/id/thad1239)

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-[[file:Map_thado.png|thumb|Map thado]] '''Thadou language'''
-The '''Thadou language''' is a [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki-Chin]] language spoken primarily in the [[Northeast India|northeastern]] region of [[India]], particularly in the state of [[Manipur]]. It is one of the many languages spoken by the [[Thadou people]], an indigenous ethnic group in the region. The language is also spoken in parts of [[Assam]], [[Mizoram]], and [[Nagaland]].
+{{Infobox language
+| name = Thadou
+| altname = Thado
+| states = [[India]], [[Myanmar]]
+| region = [[Northeast India]], [[Chin State]]
+| speakers = 200,000
+| familycolor = Sino-Tibetan
+| fam2 = [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki-Chin]]
+| fam3 = [[Northern Kuki-Chin languages|Northern Kuki-Chin]]
+| iso3 = tcz
+| glotto = thad1239
+| glottorefname = Thadou
+}}
-==Classification==
+The '''Thadou language''' is a [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki-Chin language]] spoken primarily in the [[Northeast India|northeastern states of India]] and parts of [[Myanmar]]. It is one of the many languages spoken by the [[Thadou people]], who are part of the larger [[Kuki people|Kuki ethnic group]].
-Thadou belongs to the [[Sino-Tibetan languages|Sino-Tibetan]] language family, specifically under the [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki-Chin]] branch. It is closely related to other languages in the Kuki-Chin group, such as [[Paite language|Paite]], [[Hmar language|Hmar]], and [[Lushai language|Lushai]].
-==Phonology==
+== Geographic Distribution ==
-The phonological system of Thadou includes a range of consonants and vowels. The language features both voiced and voiceless consonants, as well as nasal sounds. The vowel system includes both short and long vowels.
+Thadou is predominantly spoken in the Indian states of [[Manipur]], [[Nagaland]], [[Assam]], and [[Mizoram]]. In Myanmar, it is spoken in the [[Chin State]].
-==Grammar==
+== Classification ==
-Thadou grammar is characterized by its use of agglutination, where words are formed by stringing together morphemes without changing them in spelling or phonetics. The language has a subject-object-verb (SOV) word order, which is typical of many languages in the region.
+Thadou belongs to the [[Sino-Tibetan languages|Sino-Tibetan language family]], specifically the [[Kuki-Chin languages|Kuki-Chin]] branch. Within this branch, it is classified under the [[Northern Kuki-Chin languages|Northern Kuki-Chin]] subgroup.
-===Nouns===
+== Phonology ==
-Nouns in Thadou can be inflected for number and case. The language uses postpositions rather than prepositions.
+The phonological system of Thadou includes a range of consonants and vowels typical of the [[Kuki-Chin languages]]. It features both voiced and voiceless stops, nasals, and approximants.
-===Verbs===
+== Writing System ==
-Verbs in Thadou are marked for tense, aspect, and mood. The language also employs a system of verb serialization, where multiple verbs are used in a sequence to describe a single action.
+Thadou is written using the [[Latin script]], which was introduced by Christian missionaries in the 19th century. The script has been adapted to suit the phonological needs of the language.
-==Writing System==
+== Cultural Significance ==
-Thadou uses the [[Latin script]] for its writing system. Efforts have been made to standardize the orthography to facilitate literacy and education among Thadou speakers.
+The Thadou language is an integral part of the cultural identity of the [[Thadou people]]. It is used in traditional songs, folklore, and oral literature. Efforts are being made to preserve and promote the language through education and media.
-==Cultural Significance==
+== Language Status ==
-The Thadou language is an integral part of the cultural identity of the Thadou people. It is used in traditional songs, folklore, and oral literature. Efforts are being made to preserve and promote the language through educational programs and cultural initiatives.
+Thadou is considered a [[vulnerable language]] due to the influence of dominant regional languages and the migration of speakers to urban areas. Language preservation initiatives are underway to document and revitalize the language.
-==Current Status==
+== See Also ==
-Thadou is considered a vulnerable language, with a decreasing number of fluent speakers among the younger generation. Various organizations and community groups are working towards the revitalization of the language.
-==Related Pages==
 * [[Kuki-Chin languages]]
+* [[Thadou people]]
 * [[Sino-Tibetan languages]]
-* [[Manipur]]
-* [[Thadou people]]
+== References ==
-* [[Paite language]]
+* Ethnologue: Languages of the World
-* [[Hmar language]]
+* Glottolog
-* [[Lushai language]]
+== External Links ==
+* [Thadou language resources at Ethnologue](https://www.ethnologue.com/language/tcz)
+* [Glottolog entry for Thadou](https://glottolog.org/resource/languoid/id/thad1239)
 [[Category:Kuki-Chin languages]]
 [[Category:Languages of India]]
-[[Category:Endangered languages of Asia]]
+[[Category:Languages of Myanmar]]
-[[Category:Manipur]]
+[[Category:Sino-Tibetan languages]]
-{{Sino-Tibetan languages}}
-{{language-stub}}