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Saek

Saek

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A language people speak in central Laos near the Vietnam border
  • noun
: saek
  • The Saek language is spoken in central Laos, particularly in the Khammouan province.

Examples

  • Many people in Bolikhamxai province consider Saek their first language.

  • The cultural heritage associated with the Saek language is rich and diverse in Laos.

  • Yi Saek and the embassy returned to Koryo in the fourth lunar month of 1389.

    Academic text (2016)

  • That is, Yi Sungin passed the qualifying examination together with Pak, both having been selected by Yi Saek.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Further, Chong Mongju taught Yi Saek, Chong Tojon, and Yi Sungin.

    Academic text (2016)

  • A 'close associate' of Yi Saek, Yi Sungin had taught at the Royal Confucian Academy from 1367 and had been released from banishment in 1386.

    Academic text (2016)

Surface Forms

Saek singular
Saeks plural

Etymology

The word Saek is the name a small group in Laos and nearby Vietnam use for themselves, so it became the name of their language. Like English, the name points to both the people and the language, which is why Saek refers to the 'Saek' language spoken in central Laos.