1. Li-chun (Beginning of Spring) 立春
Li-chun (noun) 立春 (Chinese) Beginning of Spring （1st solar term), literally in Chinese “Li” 立 = stand, “Chun” 春 = Spring. Example: Lìchūn 立春: The First Solar Term in the…
Ongan indigenous language-Andaman islands
Ongan indigenous language-Andaman islands Ongan indigenous language-Andaman islands is a critically endangered language spoken by only 100-200 people. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: There are two indigenous languages on Andaman Islands:…
Great Andamanese indigenous language
Great Andamanese indigenous language-Andaman island There are two indigenous languages on Andaman island : Great Andamanese: (spoken by a small community on the Andaman Islands) Ongan (spoken by the Onges…
What is a scheduled language ?
What is a scheduled language ? Introduction A Scheduled Language refers to a language listed in a country's constitution or official framework for special recognition or promotion. In India, the…
Endangered languages of Eastern India
Endangered languages of Eastern India Introduction Many languages in Eastern India are at risk as mainstream languages dominate communication. Endangered languages in this region include Santal (spoken in Jharkhand, Odisha,…
Endangered languages of South India
Endangered languages of South India: Introduction: South India’s endangered languages reflect traditions of tribal communities in the Nilgiri Hills. These languages are now at risk or critically endangered due to…
Endangered languages of West India
Endangered languages of West India West India has many languages and dialects at risk of becoming extinct. 1. Warli (Maharashtra): Linguistic Background: Warli is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the…
Endangered languages of Central India
Endangered languages of Central India Languages endangered in Central India include Gondi and Korku Introduction Central India hosts endangered languages including Gondi and Korku. These at risk languages are…
Endangered languages of Northeast India
Endangered languages of Northeast India Many of Northeast India’s languages face the risk of extinction due to shifting cultural dynamics and modernization. 1. Jingpho (Nagaland and parts of Myanmar): Linguistic…
Endangered Languages India (North)
Endangered Languages India (North) India is home to a vast linguistic diversity of languages at risk of becoming extinct Many languages are at risk of becoming extinct. The following endangered…
Click Consonants,A Unique Feature of Human Language (2)
Click consonants are a fascinating and rare feature of human language(2) Click consonants creative ways humans incorporate unique sounds into speech Predominantly associated with southern African languages. Clicks are creative…
Click Consonants, A Unique Feature of Human Language
Click Consonants, A Unique Feature of Human Language (1) Unusual sounds incorporated in languages Click consonants are a fascinating and rare feature of human language, found primarily in some languages…
African endangered languages-Kxoe-N|uu-Ik
African endangered languages-Kxoe-N|uu-and Ik (excluding Ethiopia) Preserving at risk languages in Africa. Today we explore these three languages:
- Kxoe (Namibia, Botswana, Angola) – Khoisan language with dwindling speakers.
- N|uu (South Africa) – One of the last surviving San languages.
- Ik (Uganda) – A small, isolated community speaks it.
Sixteen Endangered Languages in Ethiopia (2025)
Sixteen Endangered Languages in Ethiopia (2025) Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of languages, with over 80 spoken across the country. However, many are endangered due to social, political,…
Ethiopia’s Hidden Languages at Risk
Ethiopia’s Linguistic Treasure Trove: The Hidden Languages at Risk Introduction Ethiopia stands as one of the most linguistically diverse nations in Africa, boasting over 80 languages. From Semitic languages…
Five endangered languages (2025)
As of January 2025, numerous languages worldwide are classified as endangered, meaning they are at risk of falling out of use as their speakers die out or shift to speaking…
How the first writing systems shaped human language
How the first writing systems shaped human language Early writing systems evolved From Pictures to Phonetic Writing: Early writing systems, like cuneiform and hieroglyphs, started with pictures that represented objects…
Importance of Cuneiform and Hieroglyphs to Languages
The Importance of Cuneiform and Hieroglyphs to Languages Cuneiform and hieroglyphs were two of the most influential writing systems in human history. Their development not only standardized early communication but…
Hieroglyphs: The Sacred Script of Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphs The word hieroglyph comes from the Greek words hieros(meaning "sacred") and glypho (meaning "to carve"). So, hieroglyphs means "sacred carvings." These symbols were picture-like images, often of animals or…
Cuneiform: The First Written Script (Mesopotamia)
Cuneiform: The First Written Script (Mesopotamia)Origins of Cuneiform. Cuneiform, developed around 3,200 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), is one of the earliest known systems of writing. It was created…