Kusunda
Also known as: Ban Raja
A language isolate of mid-western Nepal, historically spoken by forest-dwelling hunter-gatherers of the Dang valley and southern Rolpa. One fully fluent speaker remains; the language has no words for yes or no, expressing polarity through verb modification instead. Community revitalisation classes are ongoing.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Kusunda?
Kusunda is a dialect of the Kusunda language.
Which region is Kusunda associated with?
Kusunda is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Kusunda known by other names?
Yes — Kusunda is also referred to as Ban Raja.
Is Kusunda endangered?
Kusunda is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.