Mugali
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A language of Nepal
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Lambicchong, Lambichhong, Lambichong, Lambitshong, Phangduwali Mugali
Population
1,500 (2010 I. Rai), decreasing. Very few monolinguals.
Location
Kosi zone: Dhankuta district, Arun river east bank, between Mugakhola and Sinuwakhola; Muga, Pakhribas and Phalate VDCs.
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Language Status
7 (Shifting). Language of recognized indigenous nationality: Rai.
Typology
SOV; postpositions; no gender; verbal affixation marks person and number; split ergativity; tense; no passives or voice; nontonal; 23 consonant and 5 vowel phonemes.
Language Use
Older adults and elderly.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Traditional religion.