Puhanian language

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Puhanian
Puh
Pronunciation[puh]
EthnicityAseshan
Native speakers79120388  (2015)
Language family
Trans-Ebo-Puzimm
  • Puzimmese
    • South Puzimm
      • Aseshan
        • Puhanian
Early forms:
Old Puh
  • Middle Puh
    • Puhanian
Official status
Official language in Asesha  Ogtop
Regulated byRoyal Academy of Language and Linguistics
CWS codeHWP

Puhanian or Puh is a Trans-Ebo-Puzimm language and the national and official language of Asesha. Much of the Puh languages's vocabulary is derived from or borrowed from Balak, Neviran and Lestzi.

Classification

Standard Puhanian is the principal language of education and government and spoken throughout Asesha.

History

Phonology

Phonemes

Bilabial Alveolar Palatal Velar Glottal
Nasal m n ŋ
Plosive p b t d k g
Implosive ɓ ɗ ɠ
Fricative ɸ s ʃ x h
Affricate t͡s t͡ʃ
Approximant l j w
Front Central Back
Close i u
Mid ə
Open a

Phonotactics

Morphology and syntax

Vocabulary

Writing and literature