Alak language
The Alak language issue is a fundamental aspect in the lives of many people. Its impact extends to different areas, from health to the economy, including society and culture. Alak language has been an object of study and interest throughout history, and its relevance continues today. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Alak language, analyzing its importance and delving into its implications in various contexts. Additionally, we will examine different perspectives and approaches that will help us better understand the influence of Alak language on our lives.
| Alak | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Laos |
| Ethnicity | Alak people |
Native speakers | 4,000 (2007) |
| Lao script, Khom script | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | alk |
| Glottolog | alak1253 |
Alak is a language spoken by some 4,000 people in southern Laos, especially in the Provinces of Salavan and Sekong (where the Alak people make up over a fifth of the population). It is closely related to the language spoken by the Bahnars of Vietnam. It includes two dialects, Alak proper and Harak.
References
- ^ Alak at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ Theraphan L. Thongkum, The place of Lawi, Harak and Tariang within Bahnaric (1997), in The Mon-Khmer Studies Journal, volume 27
External links
- https://projekt.ht.lu.se/rwaai RWAAI (Repository and Workspace for Austroasiatic Intangible Heritage)
- http://hdl.handle.net/10050/00-0000-0000-0003-903B-B@view Alak in RWAAI Digital Archive
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