Tibeto-Burman languages are a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world.

Tibeto-Burman languages are spoken in a vast region stretching from the Himalayas in South Asia to the Tibetan Plateau in Central Asia, and from Myanmar in Southeast Asia to China in East Asia.

Burmese, spoken in Myanmar, is the Tibeto-Burman language with the largest number of speakers, with over 30 million native speakers.

In many Tibeto-Burman languages, tones are used to distinguish words, meaning that the same syllable pronounced with different tones can have different meanings.

Tibetan is renowned for its intricate system of verb morphology, with a rich array of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes used to convey various grammatical functions.

Tibeto-Burman languages play a crucial role in reconstructing ancient language families, as they preserve many archaic features that have been lost in other languages.

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

There are approximately 400 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken worldwide, making it one of the largest language families in terms of the number of languages.

Nepali is the official language of Sikkim and is spoken by a significant portion of the population.

Many Tibeto-Burman languages have writing systems that are syllabaries, where each symbol represents a syllable rather than a single sound.

Tibetan is spoken by a significant portion of the population in Arunachal Pradesh, particularly in the Tawang district.

Tibeto-Burman languages offer valuable insights into language contact and language change, as they have been influenced by various neighboring languages and have undergone significant changes over time.

Nepali is spoken by a significant portion of the population in Nagaland, particularly in the Dimapur district.

Many Tibeto-Burman languages have numeral systems that are vigesimal, meaning they are based on the number 20, with special terms for multiples of 20.

Nepali is spoken by a significant portion of the population in Manipur, particularly in the Imphal Valley.