What is language zomi?

Zomi is a language spoken by the Zomi people in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family and is closely related to Meitei, Kuki, and Chin languages. Within the Zomi language, there are several dialects such as Tedim, Falam, and Kalay. The language is also known by other names like Zou, Zomi, and Zophei.

Zomi has about 350,000 speakers worldwide. The majority of Zomi speakers reside in the northeastern part of India, particularly in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram. It’s also spoken in some parts of Bangladesh, Myanmar, and other countries where Zomi people are residing.

The Zomi language is a tonal language and uses its own script known as the Zomi script. However, the Latin script is commonly used today to write the language. Many Zomi people are bilingual and also speak English, Hindi and other local languages of the region. Cultural activities like singing, dancing, and storytelling are also important parts of the Zomi community and are often conducted in their native language.