Biate language

The Biate language, also known as Biete language, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Biate people in several parts of northeast India. Biate is pronounced as Bia-te.

Geographical distribution

Biate is spoken in the following locations.

Biate	Meaning
Im ne riming?	What is your name?
Ke riming chu Thiangchonsinga	My name is Thiangchonsinga
Ki lôm	Thank You
Ni damim?	How are you?
Ki dam	I am fine
Tui	Water
Phâivua	Air
Bu	rice
Inga	fish
Ar	chicken
Voksa	pork
Sialsa	beef
Kêlsa	mutton
Thlâichi	vegetable
Dal	lentils
Chial	salt
Chithlum	sugar
Aroi	less
Marcha	chilli
Ne peh nôk roh	Please give again.
A inrup	enough
Tui ne peh roh	Please give water.
Bu ne peh roh	Please give food.
An ne peh roh	Please give vegetable / meat.
Im nang ki pek rang?	Give what?
Im?	What?
Tikinta?	When?
Tikinim?	When?
Taka'm / tak tiangim?	Where?
Ingkanim?	How?
Mangṭha.	Sleep well.
Ingkanim ki fe rang Mualsei?	How do I go to Mualsei?
Izaka'm a man Epu / Epi?	What is the price of this?
Lôm takkan fe roh.	Happy journey