Katchal language

Today we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Katchal language. From its origins to its impact on today's society. Katchal language has been the object of interest and study in various fields, from science and technology to culture and the arts. Throughout history, Katchal language has played a fundamental role in people's lives, influencing their beliefs, customs and ways of life. In this article, we are going to explore all facets of Katchal language, from its meaning to its implications in the contemporary world, offering a complete and detailed view of this very relevant topic. Join us on this journey of discovery and knowledge about Katchal language.

Katchal
Tehnu
Native toNicobar Islands, India
RegionKatchal & formerly Trinket Islands
Native speakers
5,700 (2001 census)
Language codes
ISO 639-3
Glottologkatc1248  Katchal
trin1269  Trinkut

Katchal (Katchall, Katchál, Kachel), or Tehnu (Tēhnyu), is a Nicobarese language spoken in the central Nicobar Islands. Apart from the dialect of Trinket (Trinkat, Trinkut, or Lâfūl), it is not mutually intelligible with the other Central Nicobarese languages. The population of Trinket was evacuated to Nancowry and Camorta after the 2004 tsunami, and can be expected to disappear as speakers assimilate.

References

  1. ^ Nicobarese, Central at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b Edward Horace Man, 1889, A dictionary of the central Nicobarese language
  3. ^ Robert Parkin, 1991, A guide to austroasiatic speakers and their languages, pp 37–38