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.
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.