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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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