Interlinearized texts in Bhujel

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This book presents thirty-three interlinearized oral texts in Bhujel, a critically endangered Tibeto-Burman language spoken by 21,715 individuals (18.30% of the ethnic Bhujel population) in select villages of Tanahun, Gorkha, Nawalparasi, and Chitwan districts in Nepal. The texts reflect various aspects of the Bhujel community's life, including origin, history, culture, traditions, professions, folk tales, legends, and daily activities. Each text is first transcribed phonetically, then segmented into morphemes, followed by interlinear morpheme translations (glosses), and concluded with a free English translation. Additionally, the book offers essential background information about the language and its speakers. It is designed for linguists and ethnolinguists interested in exploring the language's connection to culture and traditions. The book is structured into three chapters: the first provides background information, the second presents the interlinearized texts, and the third offers a summary and conclusion. The author, Dr. Dan Raj Regmi, is a Professor and Head of the Central Department of Linguistics at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, with expertise in Tibeto-Burman linguistics, linguistic typology, sociolinguistic surveys, and language documentation in Nepal. ISBN 9783862885862. Languages of the World/Text Collection 35. 119pp. 2014.