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Goaria language

Goaria is a Marwari language of the Rajasthani branch of Indo-Aryan languages, spoken by approximately 25,000 people in Sindh Province, Pakistan. The Goaria people are predominantly Hindu and use Hindi for religious worship.

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Goaria
Native toPakistan
RegionSindh
EthnicityGoaria
Native speakers
(25,000 cited 2000)1
Language codes
ISO 639-3gig
Glottologgoar1239

Goaria is a Marwari language of the Rajasthani branch of Indo-Aryan languages, spoken by approximately 25,000 people in Sindh Province, Pakistan.2 The Goaria people are predominantly Hindu and use Hindi for religious worship.2

Classification

Goaria is classified within the Marwari subgroup of the Rajasthani languages.3 It is one of several Rajasthani-related languages spoken by Hindu communities in Sindh, alongside Dhatki and Marwari.4

Status

According to Ethnologue, Goaria is a stable language with an EGIDS rating of 6a (Vigorous), meaning it is used as a first language by all generations within the ethnic community.5 The language is not taught in schools.

See also

See also

References

References

  1. Goaria at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. Frawley, William (May 2003). International Encyclopedia of Linguistics. Oxford University Press. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-19-513977-8.
  3. "Goaria". Glottolog. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  4. "Literary notes: How many languages are spoken in Pakistan?". Dawn. 13 March 2017.
  5. "Goaria". Ethnologue.