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'''Tithri''' ('' | '''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 | 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 | 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 | 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]]. | ||