Maraic languages


The Maraic languages are a branch of Kuki-Chin languages.

Languages

The Maraic languages are :
  • Mara
  • Duatu
  • Sizo
  • Lutuv
  • Zophei
  • Senthang
  • Zotung
  • Hlaipao

    Sound changes

VanBik lists the following sound changes from Proto-Kuki-Chin to Proto-Maraic.
  • Proto-Kuki-Chin *-p, *-t, *-k > Proto-Maraic *-ʔ
  • Proto-Kuki-Chin *-ʔ > Proto-Maraic zero
  • Proto-Kuki-Chin *-r, *-l > Proto-Maraic zero
  • Proto-Kuki-Chin *kr- > Proto-Maraic *ts-
Peterson groups Kuki-Chin in a peripheral/central manner. As a result, he groups Maraic and Central Kuki-Chin, as one Central Kuki-Chin grouping, and refers to the latter as "Core Central". He supports this grouping by the treatment of Proto-Kuki-Chin *Cl- in the families.