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Himalayish

Himalayish

9.9
A group of related languages spoken in the Himalayan region, like Nepal and Bhutan
  • noun
  • Specialized
: himalayo
  • Many minority communities in the region continue to speak Himalayish languages.

Examples

  • The diversity of Himalayish is evident in Bhutan’s different valleys.

  • Linguists have classified several dialects in eastern Nepal as belonging to Himalayish.

  • The Himalayish languages are rich in culture.

  • Many scholars study Himalayish dialects.

  • Linguists have classified several dialects in eastern Nepal as belonging to Himalayish languages.

  • Many minority communities in the region continue to speak languages classified as Himalayish.

  • The diversity of Himalayish languages is evident in Bhutan’s different valleys.

Synonyms

Himalayish language
vsHimalayish
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of languages that people speak in the Himalayan mountains, for example in Nepal and Tibet

has identical meaning but presents it as a group of related languages

Compounds

Himalayish language
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of languages that people speak in the Himalayan mountains, for example in Nepal and Tibet

Surface Forms

Himalayish singular
Himalayishes plural

Morphology

Himalayish = Himalaya (transparent) = Himalaya + ish

Formed from the proper name 'Himalaya' plus the productive suffix '-ish' meaning 'of or relating to', so the relation to the geographic region is clear.

Etymology

Himalayish comes from Himalaya, a Sanskrit name made of hima 'snow' and alaya 'home', and the English ending -ish means 'related to' or 'like'. So Himalayish means 'related to the snow home' and is used for the languages of the Himalayan region.