Kra-Dai

English

Etymology

From Kra +‎ Dai, the names of the two branches of the family. Coined by Thai linguist Weera Ostapirat in 1999.

Proper noun

Kra-Dai

1. A major language family spoken in large parts of Southeast Asia.

   Synonym: Tai-Kadai

Translations

language family in Southeast Asia

• Thai: ขร้า-ไท (krâa-tai)

Adjective

Kra-Dai (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to that language family.

   Synonym: Tai-Kadai