Angika

Angika is a language spoken in the Angika region of Bihar, India. It is a member of the Bihari language family, and is closely related to other Bihari languages such as Bhojpuri and Maithili. Angika has around 4.5 million speakers, making it one of the largest Bihari languages. Angika is written in the Devanagari script, and has a rich literary tradition. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is taught in schools in the Angika region. The Angika language is known for its use of compound words, which are formed by combining two or more words to create a new word. For example, the word for "eye" in Angika is netrāy, which is formed by combining the words for "eye" and "water". Compound words are a common feature of Angika, and are used to express complex concepts in a concise way. This makes the language well-suited for poetry and literature. Angika is also known for its use of nasal sounds. Most Bihari languages have a large number of nasal sounds, but Angika has a particularly high number of them. This gives the language a unique sound, which is often described as "sing-song". The Angika language has a long and rich literary tradition. Some of the most famous works of Angika literature include the epic poem Rāmāyaṇa, the Mahābhārata, and the Panchatantra. Angika is also spoken in Nepal, where it is known as Nepāla-Angika. There are around 1.5 million speakers of Nepāla-Angika, making it one of the largest Bihari languages.