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 to | India |
| Region | Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya |
| Ethnicity | Hmar people |
Native speakers | 98,988 (as L1 in India, 2011) |
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| Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | In India |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | hmr |
| Glottolog | hmar1241 |
| ELP | Hmar |