Chantyal language

In today's world, Chantyal language is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide audience. Over time, Chantyal language has captured the attention of people of all ages and professions, becoming a recurring topic of conversation in society. Whether due to its impact on everyday life, its historical relevance or its influence in the professional field, Chantyal language has managed to transcend barriers and capture the interest of a wide audience. In this article, we will further explore the impact and importance of Chantyal language, analyzing its different facets and its relevance in the current context.

Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Nepal

Chhantyal
Native to	Nepal
Region	Gulmi, Baglung and Myagdi Districts
Ethnicity	9,800 (2001 census)
Native speakers	4,300 (2011 census)
Language family	Sino-Tibetan Tamangic Chhantyal
Language codes
ISO 639-3	chx
Glottolog	chan1310
ELP	Chantyal

Chhantyal is spoken by approximately 2,000 of the 10,000 ethnic Chhantyal in Nepal. Chhantyal is spoken in the Kali Gandaki River valley of Myagdi District; there are also ethnic Chantel in Baglung District (Ethnologue).

The Chhantyal language is a member of the Tamangic group (along with Gurung, Thakali, Manangba, Nar-Phu and Tamang) of the Sino-Tibetan family. Within its group, it is lexically and grammatically closest to Thakali.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Chhantyal at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)

External links

• The Chantyal language and people
• The Chantyal language by Michael Noonan
• The fall and rise and fall of the Chantyal language by Michael Noonan

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