Mpi language

In today's world, Mpi language occupies a prominent place in society. Whether due to its impact on popular culture, its relevance in academia or its influence on history, Mpi language is a topic that does not go unnoticed. Over time, Mpi language has generated great debates, been the subject of extensive research, and has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of Mpi language, analyzing its importance, its evolution over the years, and its relevance today. From its origins to its impact on modern society, Mpi language continues to be a topic of constant interest and discussion.

Mpi
Kaw
Native toThailand, perhaps China
Ethnicity1,500 (2007)
Native speakers
900 (2007)
Language codes
ISO 639-3mpz
Glottologmpii1239
ELPMpi

Mpi is a Loloish language of Thailand. The number of speakers is in decline. It is spoken in the following two villages in northern Thailand.

Since the Mpi of Thailand migrated from Mengla, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China over 300 years ago, there could also possibly be Mpi speakers in China (Nahhas 2007).

Phonology

Mpi has six tones and two phonations in its vowels, modal voice and stiff voice:

Tone Modal voice Stiff voice
Low sì 'blood' sì̬ 'seven'
Low rising si᷅ 'putrid' si̬᷅ 'dried up'
Mid sī (a color) sī̬ (a classifier)
Mid rising sǐ 'to roll' sǐ̬ 'to smoke'
High sí 'four' sí̬ (a name)
High rising si᷄ 'to die' si̬᷄ (a name)

References

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

Further reading

  • Ladefoged, Peter; Maddieson, Ian (1996). The Sounds of the World's Languages. Oxford: Blackwell. ISBN 0-631-19815-6.
  • Nahhas, Ramzi W. (2007) Sociolinguistic Survey of Mpi in Thailand. SIL International
  • Sittichai, Sah-iam (1984). Phrases and clauses in the Mpi language at Ban Dong, Phrae Province. Bangkok: Mahidol University MA thesis.
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