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license: apache-2.0 |
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task_categories: |
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- text-generation |
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pretty_name: 'Tribal Language , language modeling ' |
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size_categories: |
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- 1K<n<10K |
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--- |
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# What is Khasi Language? |
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## Location: |
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- Primarily spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya. |
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- Also spoken in parts of Assam, Tripura, and Bangladesh. |
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## Language Family: |
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- Khasi is a member of the Austroasiatic language family. |
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## Script: |
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- Traditionally written using the Khasi script, which is a script created specifically for the Khasi language. |
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## Culture and Identity: |
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- The Khasi language is an integral part of the cultural identity of the Khasi people. |
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- It plays a significant role in traditional Khasi folklore, rituals, and oral traditions. |
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## Grammar: |
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- Khasi has a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. |
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- Nouns do not have gender, and there is no grammatical distinction between singular and plural. |
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## Vocabulary: |
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- The vocabulary of Khasi reflects the cultural and natural environment of the Khasi people, including terms related to agriculture, nature, and social customs. |
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## Multilingualism: |
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- Many Khasi speakers are multilingual, often fluent in English and other languages due to the region's diverse linguistic landscape. |
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## Linguistic Features: |
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- Khasi is known for its unique linguistic features, including a system of classifiers used in counting and categorizing objects. |
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## Language Preservation: |
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- Efforts are made to preserve and promote the Khasi language through education, literature, and cultural programs. |
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## Cultural Significance: |
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- The Khasi language is closely tied to the cultural and historical heritage of the Khasi people, contributing to their distinct identity in the northeastern region of India. |
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