Wayu
A language of Nepal
| Population | 1,740 (2001 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,821 (2001 census) to 2,826 (2000). |
| Region | Janakpur zone, Ramechhap District, Mudajor and Sukajor villages; Sindhuli District, Manedihi village. |
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Eastern Nepal, reference number 111 |
| Alternate names | Hayu, Vayu, Wayo |
| Dialects | Distinct from Chepang [cdm]. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kham-Magar-Chepang-Sunwari, Chepang |
| Language use | Reported to be nearly extinct in the mid-19th century, but it has survived until the end of the 20th century (Michailovsky 1988). No monolingual children (Matisoff 1991). All also use Nepali [nep]. |
| Comments | Strong Nepali influences in phonology, lexicon, and grammar (Matisoff 1991). An official nationality. Traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
GLOVER, Warren W.; YADAVA, Yogendra P., editors. 1999. Topics in Nepalese linguistics.
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
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