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Spatial deixis in Chintang: Aspects of a grammar of space

Dirksmeyer, Tyko. (2008). Spatial deixis in Chintang: Aspects of a grammar of space. Master Thesis, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig.

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3500
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends

Speaker Number Trend 1

Most members of the community or ethnic group speak the language. Speaker numbers may be decreasing, but very slowly.

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Comments on speakers
Bantawa is a neighboring dominant language, and Nepali is the national language.

Location and Context

Countries
Nepal
Location Description

the Chintang VDC of Dhankuta district, Sgarmatha zone, Eastern Nepal region

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Other Languages Used By The Community
Bantawa; Nepali
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Writing Systems

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