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