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# What is Khasi Language? 

## Location:
- Primarily spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.
- Also spoken in parts of Assam, Tripura, and Bangladesh.

## Language Family:
- Khasi is a member of the Austroasiatic language family.

## Script:
- Traditionally written using the Khasi script, which is a script created specifically for the Khasi language.

## Culture and Identity:
- The Khasi language is an integral part of the cultural identity of the Khasi people.
- It plays a significant role in traditional Khasi folklore, rituals, and oral traditions.

## Grammar:

- Khasi has a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order.
- Nouns do not have gender, and there is no grammatical distinction between singular and plural.

## Vocabulary:

- 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:

- Many Khasi speakers are multilingual, often fluent in English and other languages due to the region's diverse linguistic landscape.

## Linguistic Features:

- Khasi is known for its unique linguistic features, including a system of classifiers used in counting and categorizing objects.

## Language Preservation:

- Efforts are made to preserve and promote the Khasi language through education, literature, and cultural programs.

## Cultural Significance:

- 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.