What is Lao language?
Q: What is Lao language?
A: Lao or Laotian is a language and the official language of Laos, also spoken in the northeast part of Thailand.
Q: What writing system is used for Lao language?
A: Lao, like the other languages of Laos, is written in an abugida writing system.
Q: Which dialect of Lao is considered the standard written form?
A: The Vientiane dialect is considered the standard written form of Lao.
Q: What is the relationship between Lao and Thai languages?
A: Lao and Thai are both Tai languages and are very similar to each other.
Q: Can speakers of northern Thai dialects understand Lao?
A: Yes, speakers of northern Thai dialects and Lao claim that they can largely understand each other, making the dialects mutually intelligible.
Q: Where else is Lao spoken aside from Laos?
A: Lao is also spoken in the northeast part of Thailand.
Q: What is the significance of the fact that Lao and Thai are mutually intelligible?
A: The fact that Lao and Thai are mutually intelligible means that they have many similarities and that the people who speak them can easily communicate with each other.
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