Tai Meuay language
| Tai Meuay | |
|---|---|
| Tày Mười | |
| Tai Meuy | |
| Region | Bolikhamxay Province, Laos |
| Ethnicity | Tai |
Kra–Dai
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | – |
| Glottolog | taym1239 |
Tai Meuay (/taj mɯaj/), Tai Meuy (/taj mɤːj/), or Tày Mười is a Southwestern Tai language spoken in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos. Phonological and anthropological evidence show that it is most closely related to the Tai Daeng (Red Tai) language. Tai Meuay also displays lexical similarities with Tay language varieties of Nghệ An Province, Vietnam.[1]
Demographics
Tai Meuay is spoken in Khamkeut District, Pakkading District, and Viengthong District of Bolikhamxay Province, Laos, and also in other nearby areas.[1]
There are two ethnic groups of Tai Meuay people:[1]
- Tai Meuay Katip Nyeu ("large basket Tai Meuay")
- Tai Meuay Katip Noi ("small basket Tai Meuay")
References
- ^ a b c Pacquement, Jean. 2021. The Tai Meuay of Bolikhamxay Province (Laos) and their language. SEALS 2021. (slides)
- Soutthixay, Souksada. 2016-2017. The Study of Muery Language Fundamental Words in Phonsy Village Khamkert District Borlikhamxay Province. Dissertation.
- Soutthixay, Souksada. 2019-2020. Tai Meuy Amazing Stories. MA dissertation.
- Vi, Van An. 1996. About Names and Settlement History of the Tai Groups Settling in Nghe An Province (Central Vietnam).