Karen (Noun)
Meaning
The Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Karen language is spoken by approximately 3 million people in Thailand and Myanmar.
- Karen is a Sino-Tibetan language with several dialects, including Pwo and Sgaw.
- The Karen language has its own script, which was developed by Christian missionaries in the 19th century.
- Many Karen speakers are bilingual, speaking both their native language and the dominant language of their country.
- Efforts are being made to preserve the Karen language and culture through education and media programs.