| Variety | Family | # Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Nepali | Indo-European | 539 |
| Newar | Sino-Tibetan | 451 |
| Gurung | Sino-Tibetan | 447 |
| Thakali | Sino-Tibetan | 446 |
| Khaling | Sino-Tibetan | 446 |
| Tamang (Sahu) | Sino-Tibetan | 439 |
| Sunwar | Sino-Tibetan | 406 |
| Chepang | Sino-Tibetan | 389 |
| Tibetan (Jirel) | Sino-Tibetan | 308 |
| Kaike | Sino-Tibetan | 292 |
| Tibetan (Sherpa) | Sino-Tibetan | 287 |
Hale, Austin (1973): Clause, sentences, and discourse patterns in selected languages of Nepal. Kathmandu: Institute of Nepal and Asiatic Studies.
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