Contribution: Special numerals in South Asian languages

by Kumari Mamta

These data on special numerals in South Asian languages were collected by Kumari Mamta. For about half of the languages, the data are also included in this work:

Mamta, Kumari. 2021. A typology of numeral systems in South-Asian languages. PhD dissertation, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Fieldwork on the remaining languages was carried out in 2023-2024. Data on cardinal ("non-special") numerals are included in the Numeralbank database.

Name Glottocode Family Source Examples Constructions
Details L-Parameter Description Topics Representation
No. Language Primary text Gloss Translation Source Details