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The English Language

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Tibetan

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Tibetan Language Notes

Tibetan is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Tibet, Nepal and North India.

WordMeaningNotes
lama   A Buddhist monk. Tibet's spiritual leader is the 'Dalai Lama'.
sherpa eastern dweller Ethnic group from the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet.
yak   Long haired Himalayan domesticated ox.
yeti   Sherpa name for the mythical Abominable Snowman.

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The English Language

A short history of the world's most widespread language from its Anglo Saxon origins via Norman and Latin influences to Modern English.

The Sino-Tibetan Family

An important Asian family of languages that includes the world's most spoken language, Mandarin. These languages are monosyllabic and tonal.

Tibetan Writing

Tibetan has its own writing system.

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