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Nepali Phrasebase Forum Discussion
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Nepali Phrasebase Forum Topics
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Extinct: no
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Family: Indo-European
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Branch: Indic
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Continent: Asia
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Country: Nepal
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Region: Eastern region and adjacent south central region. Also spoken in Bhutan, Brunei, India.
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Countries Where Spoken: 9,900,000 in Nepal (1993 Johnstone), 58.3% of the population (1985). Population total all countries 16,056,000. Bhutan, India.
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Countries Where Official: Nepal
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Native Speakers: 9,900,000
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Speakers Total: 16,056,000
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Phrasebase members who speak this language at a native level: 146
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Phrasebase members who speak this language at a conversational level: 146
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Phrasebase members primary language they are trying to learn: 259
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Phrasebase members secondary language they are trying to learn: 806
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Three Letter Code: NEP
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Alternative Names: NEPALESE, GORKHALI, GURKHALI, KHASKURA, PARBATIYA, EASTERN PAHARI
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Dialects: None, None, Baitadi, Bajhangi, Bajurali (bajura), Doteli, Soradi, Acchami, Jumleli (jumla, Singja, Sijali), Darjula.,
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Summary: Dialects listed may be quite distinct from Standard Nepali. 4 castes: Brahmin (highest or priestly), Chetri (warrior), Vaishya (trader and farmer), Shudra (untouchable or lowest). People are called 'Paharia.' National language. Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim. Bible 1914-1978.
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Note:
Phrasebase uses a variety of sources when compiling the facts and information presented above. This information is continually updated throughout the year.
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