Language profile

Chantyal

Chantyal

Chantyal is spoken in Western Hills (Kaski, Tanahun).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Chantyal is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

KASKITANAHU

Script

Writing sample

Chantyal

Scripts carry more than sound: letterforms, numerals and orthographic conventions record centuries of contact, patronage and revival.

Note

Numeral documentation for Chantyal is in progress with community contributors.

Words & expressions

Everyday speech

Stories

Oral tradition

Songs & music

Sung heritage

Culture & traditions

Festivals, dress, food, craft

Festivals

Dress

Food

Crafts

People & community

The people who keep Chantyal alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Chantyal → → KASKI, TANAHU → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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