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'''Tithri''' (''[TBD]'', <small>pronunciation:</small> [[w:Help:IPA|[TBD]]) is an Ukilenic language spoken in the country of [[Rathali]]. It is one of two official languages, and has around 41.6 million native speakers.
'''Tithri''' (''ifrasi-ye tithri'', <small>pronunciation:</small> [[w:Help:IPA|[if.ˈra.si.je ˈti.θri]]]) is an Ukilenic language spoken in the country of [[Rathali]]. It is one of two official languages, and has around 41.6 million native speakers.


Being part of the Ukilen language family, it is related to the [[Baphian language|Baphian]] languages, [[Kzmr language|Kzmr]], [[Jkawi language|Jkawi]], [[Hallusian language|Hallusian]], and Yamahati. Tithri has diverged significantly from the other Ukilen languages.
Being part of the Ukilen language family, it is related to the [[Baphian language|Baphian]] languages, [[Kzmr language|Kzmr]], [[Jkawi language|Jkawi]], [[Hallusian language|Hallusian]], and Yamahati.  


Most vocabulary in Tithri is derived directly from Proto-Ukilen, but a large portion of words are from a substrate language known as Pre-Tithri. A very small part of Tithri vocabulary is borrowed from [[Loremese language|Loremese]].
Most vocabulary in Tithri is derived directly from Proto-Ukilen, but many words are from a substrate language known as Pre-Tithri. A very small part of Tithri vocabulary is borrowed from [[Loremese language|Loremese]].


== Name of the language and etymology ==
== Name of the language and etymology ==
The name ''Tithri'' is from the Proto-Ukilen word for X, ''*Y.''
The name ''Tithri'' is from the Proto-Ukilen word for ''language'', *tuðɹhe''.''


== History ==
== History ==
Among the Ukilenic languages, Tithri is closest to [[Jkawi language|Jkawi]] due to Tithri being somewhat phonologically conservative, albeit the two languages are not mutually intelligible at all. The language developed out of a variant of Proto-Ukilen spoken on the [NORTHERN CONTINENT].
== Geographical distribution ==
== Geographical distribution ==
Tithri is the native language of Rathali, being one of two official languages. The other official language is [[Hallusian language|Hallusian]].
Tithri is the native language of Rathali, being one of two official languages. The other official language is [[Hallusian language|Hallusian]].


The largest concentration of Tithri speakers is in the capital city of Rathali, [[Thui|Ilasi]].
The largest concentration of Tithri speakers is in the capital city of Rathali, [[Thui|Ilasi]].