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An Indo-Aryan language and the official language of Nepal. Also a scheduled language of India, with substantial communities in Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bhutan.
Seke
Also known as: Tangbe
A Tamangic (Tibeto-Burman) language of five villages in Upper Mustang, Nepal, with roughly 700 speakers worldwide. A sizeable share of the community now lives in New York City, where about half of the diaspora speakers are concentrated in a single Brooklyn apartment building.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Seke?
Seke is a dialect of the Seke language.
Where is Seke spoken?
Seke is primarily spoken in Nepal, United States.
Which region is Seke associated with?
Seke is part of the South Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Seke known by other names?
Yes — Seke is also referred to as Tangbe.
How many people speak Seke?
Seke is spoken by approximately 700 people.
Is Seke endangered?
Seke is severely endangered. It is largely spoken by older generations; parents may understand it but typically do not pass it on to their children.
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