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Gawar-Bati language
Indo-Aryan language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gawar-Bati or Narsati is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Kunar Province of eastern Afghanistan and across the border in Pakistan. It is also known as Kohistani in Kunar. Gawar-Bati has an estimated 75,000 speakers, of whom 50,000 are in Kunar and 25,000 in Chitral, Pakistan. Gawari ( Gawar-Bati) Language first Writer is Mohammad Nawaz Haqiqat Sanin is a prominent figure in Gawari literature and poetry. He is known for his contributions to the promotion and preservation of the Gawari language. His works have played a significant role in the development of modern Gawari literature. Mohammad Nawaz Haqiqat Sanin has written numerous books in Gawari literature. His works often focus on the culture, history, and traditions of the Gawari-speaking people. He has contributed significantly to the development of Gawari poetry and prose. His books are well-regarded for their literary quality and their role in preserving Gawari language and heritage.
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Study and classification
The Gawar-Bati language has not been given serious study by linguists, except that it is mentioned by George Morgenstierne (1926) and Kendall Decker (1992).
It is classified as an Indo-Aryan language of the Dardic subgroup. However, the term Dardic is not linguistic but merely geographic.[2]
Phonology
The following tables set out the phonology of the Gawar-Bati language:[3]
Vowels
The status of short /e/ and /o/ is unclear.
Consonants
A breathy voiced series, /bʱ dʱ gʱ/, existed recently in older speakers—and may still do so.
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Orthography
It is rarely written. This alphabet is used in Pakistan:[4]
Notes and references
Further reading
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