Phom language
Phom is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Phom people of Nagaland, north-eastern India. Its speakers are primarily found in Longleng District and in small parts of bordering districts. The Phom language consist of 27 letters written in Latin script.
| Phom | |
|---|---|
| Native to | India |
| Region | Nagaland |
Native speakers | 54,416 (2011 estimation) |
Sino-Tibetan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | nph |
| Glottolog | phom1236 |
| ELP | Phom Naga |
Alternate names for Phom language include Assiringia, Chingmengu, Phom people, Yongnyah dialect, and Tamlu dialect. A Morung is called Bang in Phom language and log drums are referred as Shem.
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