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Volume 16:4 April 2016
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A Comparative Analysis of the Numeral Classifiers of Bodo,
Rabha and Kok Borok Languages

Asha Rani Brahma. M.A, B.Ed., Ph.D. Research Scholar

Abstract

This paper attempts to compare and analyze numeral classifiers of Bodo, Rabha and Kok Borok languages. They have been recognised with same sub-group and they migrated together in North-East India. (Chatterji, Suniti Kumar, Kirata Jana Kriti, 2007, page -45-46). Some Similarities and Dissimilarities are found among these languages. Each language has its own Structures and Functions in numeral classifiers.

Keywords: Classifiers, Structures, Functions, Similarities and Dissimilarities.

1. Introduction

Bodo, Rabha and Kok Borok languages has developed from same sub-group of Tibeto-Burman branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family which is second largest language family in the world. These languages spread in different places in North-East India. Today the Bodo and Rabha have their basic concentration in Assam and the Kok Borok in Tripura. The gap in communication and relation among these languages led to dissimilarities among them. To study the historical relationship between these languages many comparative study has been done by writers and researchers.

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Asha Rani Brahma. M.A, B.Ed.
Ph.D., Research Scholar
Bodoland University
Khokrajhar, B.T.A.D.
Assam
India

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Assam
India
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