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The Tai language of Thailand's Northern region around Chiang Mai. Carries its own historical script and a literary tradition tied to the former Lanna kingdom.
Mlabri
Also known as: Mrabri, Yumbri
A Khmuic (Austroasiatic) language of formerly nomadic hunter-gatherers in the highlands of Nan and Phrae provinces, northern Thailand, and adjacent Laos. Roughly 100–300 speakers; its numeral system allows only one and two to modify nouns, and it lacks the register contrasts typical of related languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Mlabri?
Mlabri is a dialect of the Mlabri language.
Where is Mlabri spoken?
Mlabri is primarily spoken in Thailand, Laos.
Which region is Mlabri associated with?
Mlabri is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Mlabri known by other names?
Yes — Mlabri is also referred to as Mrabri, Yumbri.
Is Mlabri endangered?
Mlabri is considered endangered. Children are no longer learning it as a mother tongue at home, and its everyday use is shrinking.
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