| Also Known As: Chibhali,Potwari,Dhundi-kairali,Pothohari,Potohari
Description:
The Potwari or Southern Pahari-Potwari Language (also known as Pothohari or Pothwari; (Template:پوٹواری); Urdu: پوٹھوہاری ) is an Indo-European language spoken in the Potwar district around Rawalpindi, Pakistan to the Cease-fire Line (LoC) of Indian administered Kashmir de-facto border and in administered Kashmir, as well as in Sui Cheemian (Gujar Khan). It is closely related to Punjabi. Dialects include Pahari (Dhundi-Kairali), Pothwari (Potwari), Chibhali, Mirpuri, Pindiwali, Punchhi (Poonchi).
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Aspirated consonants:
All consonants followed by a 'h' are aspirated, that is a puff of air follows the sound of the consonant, not aspirating the consonant alters the meaning of the word. E.g. 'tu' and 'thu' have different meanings (you and from respectively)..... full article at Wikipedia |
