Zomi Language

Zomi Language

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You cannot claim your rights while denying the rights of others- Zomi Proverb

The Silent Polyglot: Why AI Knows Zomi When Google Translate Doesn’t

The Silent Polyglot: Why AI Knows Zomi When Google Translate Doesn’t If you go to Google Translate today and look for Zomi (or Tedim/Chin), you won’t find it. The official list stops at languages like Mizo or Burmese. Yet, if…

Nute’ Ni vs. Mother’s Day: How Language Reveals Cultural Values

The Power of Naming When we say Nute’ Ni in Zomi, မိခင်များနေ့ in Burmese, or Mother’s Day in English, we’re not just using different words—we’re expressing entire worldviews. As a linguist studying Southeast Asian cultures, I’ve discovered how these terms reveal core values about family, community, and…