Hmar language

The Hmar language (Hmar: Khawsak Țawng) is a Northern Mizo language spoken by the Hmar people of Northeast India. It belongs to the Kuki-Chin branch of this language family. Speakers of Hmar often use Mizo(Duhlian) as their second language (L2).

The language has official status in some regions and is used in education to varying degrees. It possesses a rich oral tradition, including traditional sayings (Ṭawngkasuok) and festival songs like the Sikpui Hla.

Hmar
Mhar, Khawsak
Hmar Țawng / Khawsak Țawng
Pronunciation[hmar]
Native toIndia
RegionMizoram, Manipur, Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya
EthnicityHmar people
Native speakers
98,988 (as L1 in India, 2011)
Sino-Tibetan
Official status
Recognised minority
language in
Language codes
ISO 639-3hmr
Glottologhmar1241
ELPHmar