Goaria language

Marwari language of Sindh, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Goaria is a Marwari language of the Rajasthani branch of Indo-Aryan languages, spoken by approximately 25,000 people in Sindh Province, Pakistan.[2] The Goaria people are predominantly Hindu and use Hindi for religious worship.[2]

NativetoPakistan
RegionSindh
EthnicityGoaria
Native speakers
(25,000 cited 2000)[1]
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Goaria
Native toPakistan
RegionSindh
EthnicityGoaria
Native speakers
(25,000 cited 2000)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3gig
Glottologgoar1239
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Classification

Goaria is classified within the Marwari subgroup of the Rajasthani languages.[3] It is one of several Rajasthani-related languages spoken by Hindu communities in Sindh, alongside Dhatki and Marwari.[4]

Status

According to Ethnologue, Goaria is a stable language with an EGIDS rating of 6a (Vigorous), meaning it is used as a first language by all generations within the ethnic community.[5] The language is not taught in schools.

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