Burmese[a] is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, [2] where it is the official language, lingua franca, and the native language of the Bamar, the country's largest ethnic group.

Burmese is a tonal language with three main tones (high, low and creaky) and two other tones (stopped and reduced). The tones are indicated in writing using diacritics or special letters. ဃ (gh), ဈ (jh), ဋ …

Feb 10, 2026 · Burmese language, the official language of Myanmar (Burma), spoken as a native language by the majority of Burmans and as a second language by most native speakers of other …

Jul 24, 2025 · Burmese, also known as Myanmar language, is the official language of Myanmar (Burma) and is spoken by over 33 million native speakers, with an additional 10–15 million second-language …

Burmese, the official language of Myanmar (formerly Burma), belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family of languages. With an estimated 33 million native speakers and another 10 million second-language …

Read about the Burmese language, its dialects and find out where it is spoken. Learn about the structure and get familiar with the alphabet and writing.

Myanmar is a multiethnic country, with over 100 recognized ethnic groups. The term "Burmese" is sometimes associated specifically with the Bamar (Burman) ethnic group, which is the largest group, …

Feb 28, 2026 · Myanmar - Burmese, Sino-Tibetan, Mon-Khmer: Many indigenous languages—as distinct from mere dialects—are spoken in Myanmar. The official language is Burmese, spoken by …

Burmese (မြန်မာဘာသာ, Myanma Bhasa) is the official language of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), a Southeast Asian nation with a rich cultural and historical heritage.

It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the …