Tariang language

In today's world, Tariang language continues to be a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. From its impact on health and well-being, to its influence on the economy and politics, Tariang language continues to generate debates and reflections in different areas. Throughout history, Tariang language has played a crucial role in people's lives, setting trends, promoting cultural changes and challenging conventions. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Tariang language, from its origins to its relevance today, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic.

Taliang
Trieng
Kasseng
Native toLaos
EthnicityGie-Trieng
Native speakers
45,000 (2005)[1]
Austroasiatic
Language codes
ISO 639-3Variously:
tdf – Talieng
stg – Trieng
tgr – Tareng
Glottologtrie1243  Trieng

Taliang (Tariang, Talieng, Trieng) is a Bahnaric language spoken by the Jeh-Tariang people of Laos and Vietnam. It is possibly related to the Stieng language of Vietnam and Cambodia.[2]

There are various languages that have gone by the name Taliang/Trieng, which means 'headhunters'; SEALang classifies two of these as dialects of the same language as Kasseng.[3]

Further reading

The Institute for Cultural Research. Ministry of Information and Culture. 2003. The Life and House of the Tariang People. Sponsored by: The Japan Foundation Asia Center.

References

  1. ^ Talieng at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Trieng at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Tareng at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Hammarström (2015) Ethnologue 16/17/18th editions: a comprehensive review: online appendices
  3. ^ SEALang SALA: Southeast Asian Linguistics Archives