Dzongkha
Dzongkha
Dzongkha (pronunciation: dzɔŋkʰa) is the national language of Bhutan. The term is derived from the word "Dzongkha" which means the language spoken in the Dzong, "Dzong" referring to the fortress-like monasteries established throughout Bhutan by its historical unifier, Ngawang Namgyal, in the 17th century.
Etymology
The word "Dzongkha" is a compound of "dzong" (fortress) and "kha" (mouth or language). The term illustrates the close connection between religion and the state in Bhutan, as the language was primarily used in these fortress-monasteries, which served both religious and administrative functions.
Related Terms
- Bhutan: The country where Dzongkha is predominantly spoken.
- Ngawang Namgyal: The unifier of Bhutan who established the fortress-monasteries where Dzongkha was used.
- Tibeto-Burman languages: The language family to which Dzongkha belongs.
- Sino-Tibetan languages: The broader language family that includes the Tibeto-Burman languages.
- South Bodish languages: A branch of the Tibeto-Burman languages that includes Dzongkha.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dzongkha
- Wikipedia's article - Dzongkha
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