Jhangvi dialect

Jhangvi (جھنگوی), Jhangochi (جھنگوچی) or Rachnavi(رچناوی) is a dialect of Pakistan that is intermediate between Punjabi and Saraiki.[1] Its name is derived from Jhang.[2] It is spoken throughout a widespread area, starting from Khanewal to Jhang District at either end of Ravi and Chenab. [3] Its subdialects are Changvi, Dibhari and Niswani.

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References

  1. Wagha, Muhammad Ahsan (1997). The development of Siraiki language in Pakistan (Ph.D.). School of Oriental and African Studies. p. 229. (requires registration). This source refers to Jhangi.
  2. http://www.findpk.com/cities/Explorer-pakistan-Jhang.html
  3. http://languages.iloveindia.com/punjabi.html
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