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malto

/ˈmɑːl.toʊ/

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noun

/ˈmɑːl.toʊ/formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее представителя дравидийского народа, проживающего в северной Бенгалии на востоке Индии, или дравидийский язык, на котором они говорят.

A noun referring to a member of the Dravidian people living in northern Bengal in eastern India, or the Dravidian language spoken by them.

proper noun

  1. A member of the Malto peopleB1formal

    An individual belonging to the Dravidian ethnic group primarily inhabiting the northern Bengal region of eastern India.

    ruПредставитель народа мальто

    • The Malto have a distinct cultural heritage that includes traditional dances and festivals.
    • Many Malto live in the rural areas of northern Bengal.
    • She is a Malto artist known for her intricate embroidery.
    • The Malto community celebrates its harvest festival with great enthusiasm.
  2. The Malto languageB1formal

    A Dravidian language spoken by the Malto people in northern Bengal and adjacent regions of eastern India.

    ruЯзык мальто

    • Linguists classify Malto as a Northern Dravidian language.
    • Efforts are being made to document and revitalize the Malto language.
    • She learned a few phrases in Malto during her fieldwork.
    • Traditional stories are often passed down orally in Malto.

    Synonymsmalti