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What writing system(s) does this language use?

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Nepal Bhasa, also known as Newari, uses Devnagari, Ranjana, Prachalit, Brahmi, Bhunjigol, Golmol and a variety of other writing systems

(Definition)

vowel — a, aa, e, ee, u, uu, ae, ai, o, au, am, a in English

How many people speak this language?

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Nepal Bhasa is spoken by approximately 1,000,000 people around the world.

Where is this language spoken?

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Nepal Bhasa is mostly spoken in Nepal. It is also spoken in parts of India, Bhutan and Tibet.

What is the history of this language?

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This language developed from a mixture of a lot of Sino-Tibetan and Indo-Aryan languages.

Who are some famous authors or poets in this language?

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Siddhadas Mahaju, Chhitadhar "Hridaya" etc.

What are some basic words in this language that I can learn?

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  • Namaskar means "hello"
  • Baaye mean "good bye"
  • Mero Naam means "my name"
  • Swagat means "welcome"
  • Dhanyawaad means "Thank you"
  • Maya means "love"

To introduce yourself you would say: "Namaskar, Mero Naam" your name "kha"

If you are saying hello to your friend you would say: "Namaste, Namaskar"

What is a simple song/poem/story that I can learn in this language?

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"He maakka"

References

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