Language

The Ladakhi language is the predominant language in the Ladakh region of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. Ladakhi is closely related to Tibetan, and the Ladakhi people share cultural similarities with Tibetans, including Tibetan Buddhism.

Script

Ladakhi is usually written using Tibetan script.

Some words of Ladakhi - Tibetan language

Almost everyone speaks english in ladakh, but approaching someone with just some words of ladakhi speaking is a good way to inspire confidence and sympathy, a first step toward a new friendship.

Hello                                                             Julley
What's your name                                        nye-rang-ngi-tsan-la-chi-zu-chan
My name is John                                           nye ming-nga John zer-chan
No, I don't understand                                 ha-goa-met
I am a tourist                                                nga-skor-yangs-pa yin
Thank you                                                     thugs-je-che
I'm hungry                                                     Nga-stok-sa-rag
Is it far from here?                                        I-ne-thang-ring yod-da?
How much is this?                                         I-bo-a-tsam-yin-nok
It is expensive / It is cheap                           Rin-chan-rag / Khe-mo-rag
Where is Shey monastery?                           Shey Gompa-kane yot?
How much cost to go to Hemis?                    Himis la cha-chas la tsam yin nog?
Wait                                                              Sring
Yes                                                                Ohley

No                                                                 Man ley