Central Kiranti language subgroup
Sampang language is a subgroup of Central Kiranti languages.
Geographical distribution
Sampang is spoken in the following locations of Nepal (Ethnologue).
- Khotang District, Koshi Province (Khotang dialect): Tap Khola river villages, Baspani, Khartamcha, Phedi, and Patheka
- Bhojpur District, Koshi Province: in Okharbote around the Lahure Khola river headwaters
- Syam Khola area: Kimalung, Nigale, Talakharka, and Surke
- Dingla Bazaar: a few elderly speakers use the Phali dialect in Bhojpur District, Koshi Province
Sampang language more
cha |
food, rice
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khae |
curry
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Mina |
people
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fupa |
grandfather
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muma |
grandmother
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Appa |
Father
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Aamma |
mother
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Nana |
elder sister
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Nichama |
little sister
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nini |
Aunt elder to dad
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dipa |
Uncle Elder to Dad
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babbaw |
Uncle younger to Dad
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bubu |
Elder Brother
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Nucha |
Younger Brother
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solti |
sibling’s partner’s brother
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soltini |
sibling’s partner’s sister
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bhadai/bhaidini |
Brothers children Son/ Daughter
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kwopa |
Mother's Brother
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Rwa |
money
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tey |
cloths
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kawa |
water
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mi |
fire
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? |
Cup
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khwabulo |
flour
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Lungchha |
Millet
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Khamawa |
locally brew wine
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saa |
meat
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The different branch of Sampang people
- Chetapi Namrewa Sampang
- Tomiha Sampang
- Rana Sampang
- Samaru Sampang
- Bhalu Sampang
- Wakchalee Sampang
- Repsona Sampang
- Rangkham Sampang
- Rodu Sampang
- Herang Sampang
- Maremlung Sampang
- Damrewa Sampang
- Bali Sampang
- Samring Sampang
References
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