Languages of Arunachal Pradesh

Languages of Arunachal Pradesh

The people of Arunachal Pradesh belong to various tribes out of which an entire caboodle of dialects has cropped up. The language, therefore, varies from one region to another. Each of the dialects spoken by the tribes has become an inherent feature of the tribe distinguishing it from the rest. Adi Gallong, Mishri, Dafla, Monpa, Nocte, Khamti, Aka, Tagin, Nishi and Wancho are some of the chief dialects that have shaped the language of this region. With the passing of years these tribes have come up with yet more prominent dialects which have complicated the already complex language system of the place.

The Adi language is primarily spoken in this region and has been popularized by the Adi tribe. Embraced by the grandiloquent arms of the mighty Himalayas, this language is also spoken by the tribes inhabiting the Siang valley , the Dibang valley and the upper Subansiri valley. In the lower regions of Subansiri, eastern borders of Papum Pare and Kameng, the language called Nishi is spoken widely. The Monpa tribes adhere to their language called the Monpa language. Besides these, Assamese, Bengali and Hindi too are spoken widely and serve as the common medium of communication.

The hospitality of the people is reflected in the soft spoken dialects of the region.