Shumashti language

In today's world, Shumashti language has become a topic of great importance and debate. The relevance of Shumashti language has transcended different areas, from science to popular culture, generating conflicting opinions and triggering endless discussions. The importance of understanding and addressing Shumashti language comprehensively is fundamental, since its implications not only impact at the individual level, but also have repercussions at the collective level. In this article, we will explore various perspectives on Shumashti language, analyzing its meaning, implications, and how it has shaped our current society.

Shumashti
Native toAfghanistan
RegionKunar Province
Native speakers
(1,000 cited 1994)
Language codes
ISO 639-3sts
Glottologshum1235
ELPShumashti

Shumashti – also known as Shumasht – is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in eastern Afghanistan. It is spoken in parts of Kunar Province: on the western side of the Kunar Valley between Jalalabad and the Pech Valley. The number of speakers was estimated at 1,000 in 1994.

It has been influenced by the Northeast Pashai languages, and it is related to the Grangali language, with which it shares about a third of its basic vocabulary, and to Gawar-Bati, with which it has about half of its basic lexis in common.

References

  1. ^ Shumashti at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022) Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b Shumashti language at Ethnologue (19th ed., 2016) Closed access icon