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pretty_name: 'Tribal Language , language modeling '
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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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