The Khasi language has 4 main dialects

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Main Dialects of Khasi Language

  1. Khasi Proper (Standard Khasi)

    • Most widely spoken

    • Used in education, media, books, and official work

    • Spoken mainly in East & West Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi

    • This is originate from  Sohra which is the same languages using globally to understand each other.

  2. Pnar / Jaintia

    • Spoken in Jaintia Hills

    • Has some different words and pronunciation

    • Often considered a sister dialect of Khasi

    • Also the second major dialect from Khasi Proper.

  3. War Khasi

    • Spoken in War regions (southern Meghalaya near Bangladesh)

    • Influenced by neighboring languages and languages among war has different from one another like War Jaintia, Ri war, War Shella, War Mwsynram but some parts of South West Khasi Hills. They are under the War Category however they share different influences in dialect.

    • Distinct accent and vocabulary

  4. Maram
    • Spoken in Eastern West Khasi Hills, WEst Khasi Hill, South West Khasi hill and some western part of East  Khasi Hill.
    • Its having similar to Khasi Proper but different languages and grammar in compare with Khasi Proper.

  5. Lyngngam

    • Spoken in western part of West Khasi Hills near Garo Hills

    • Strong influence from Assamese

    • Less commonly spoken




(This column is not intended to influence anyone into believing that the above content is fully accurate, as it is well known that the Khasi language includes hundreds of dialects. Therefore, this is only a brief column mentioning the main dialects of the Khasi language. I apologize if any part of the content is misleading or not accurate to the best of my knowledge, but I hope the entire article is helpful. Corrections are welcome.)
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