Kalkoti language
Indo-Aryan language of Pakistan
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Kalkoti, also known as Goedijaa,[3] is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Kalkot Tehsil, in the Upper Dir district in Pakistan.[4]
| Kalkoti | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [kʰælkoːʈ] |
| Native to | Pakistan |
| Region | Kalkot Tehsil |
Native speakers | 6,000 (2018)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | xka |
| Glottolog | kalk1245 |
Phonology
The following tables outline the phonology of Kalkoti.[5]
Vowels
Short vowels are slightly centralized; nasalization of vowels may be phonemic.[5]
Consonants
The phonemes /q, ʦ, x, z, ɣ, ɽ/ have likely been introduced by loanwords. The voiceless aspirate series is secure, and, unlike the neighboring Palula language, Kalkoti does not have a breathy voiced series. The phonemic status of /ʔ/ is unclear and is likely tied to tone in Kalkoti.
Tone
Kalkoti's system of tone likely was similar to Shina's two tone system; however, under pressure from its Kohistani neighbors it may now have a more complex tone inventory.[5]
