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Lao (Lao: ພາສາລາວ, [pʰáː.sǎː láːw]), sometimes referred to as Laotian, is the official language of Laos and a significant language in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand, where it is usually referred to as the Isan language. Spoken by over 3 million people in Laos and 3.7 million in all countries, it serves as a vital ...
Pages in category "Languages of Laos" The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Akeu language;
The remainder, particularly in rural areas, speak ethnic minority languages. The Lao alphabet, which evolved sometime between the 13th and 14th centuries, was derived from the Khmer script. [135] Languages like Khmu (Austroasiatic) and Hmong are spoken by minorities
There are over 90 distinct native languages spoken by the different ethnic populations of Laos. Lao, the official language of Laos, is a monosyllabic tone based language from the Tai-Kadai family as spoken in Vientiane. There are 19 million Lao speakers in Thailand and 3 million in Laos, a reflection of geopolitical history.
The Lao language (orange) and the Isan language (yellow). The Mekong river forms the border between the countries of Laos and Thailand, and the Lao and Isan languages.. Lao is a Tai language spoken by 7 million people in Laos and 23 million people in northeast Thailand. [1]
Spoken Lao is mutually intelligible with Thai and Isan to such a degree that their speakers are able to effectively communicate with one another speaking their respective languages. These languages are written with slightly different scripts, the Lao script and Thai script , but are linguistically similar and effectively form a dialect continuum .
The French spoken in Laos is based on standard Parisian French but has some minor differences in vocabulary as in other French dialects of Asia. Mixtures of Lao are sometimes added into French, giving it a local flavor. Some Lao words that have found their way into the French language are used in Laos as well.
Basic Vocabularies of the Languages Spoken in Phongxaly, Lao P.D.R. Tokyo: Institute for the Study of Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa (ILCAA). Wright, Pamela Sue. n.d. Singsali (Phunoi) Speech Varieties Of Phongsali Province. ms.