Indigenous / Culturally Specific Words from the Paper (Kabui/Rongmei religious terms, ritual names, deities, festivals, and community institutions)

 Gods, Deities, and Spirits

• Tingkao Ragwang / Lagwang – Supreme God (King of Gods)

• Apouna/Ragwang – Good spirit

• Bisnu/Bonchanu/Manchanu – Good spirit (mythological son of Supreme God)

• Napsinmei – God of paddy

• Koklumei – Good spirit

• Chonchai – Spirit/God of prosperity

• Karangong – Good spirit

• Charakilongmei – Spirit for welfare of humankind

• Kairao – Household deities / Ancestors

• Kaipi Bhamboo & Kaiba Bhamboo – Village deities (Soang/Shong)

• Dampapu-Dampapui – God & Goddess of creation

• Champei – Goddess of birds and animals

• Karampou-Karampui – Presiding deities of places

• Zongumei – Evil spirit

• Kaibhamei – Evil spirit

• Changlhu / Changlhu-lhudai / Changbang-lhudai – Evil spirits (North & South)

• Taroi Gang – Presiding deity in the land of death

• Pung-la – Spirit of mounds (evil)

• Maigang – Fire god

• Pong-Gwang – Wind god

• Ting-Gwang – Rain god

• Mong-Gwang – Cloud god

• Bangla-Gwang – Earthquake god

• Di-Tingpu-Di-Zangpui – Father & Mother earth goddesses

• Kaikulla – Presiding deity of each corner

• Lang-bhangla – Spirit dwelling under bedsteads

• Lam-la – Evil spirit

• Laora – God of paddy field (evil spirit)

• Kapakara – Devils / Evil spirits

• Duira – Water god

• Thingphalla – Forest deity

• Kunmei – Protector spirit of the village

• Chagamei/Pa Ra – Evil spirit (roadsides)

• Kapenpu & Kapenpui – Evil spirits (in-charge of epidemics)

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Festivals & Rituals

• Chakan-Gaan-Ngai / Gaan-Ngai – Grand festival, farewell to departed souls

  • Ngai-gangmei – 1st day

  • Ngai-dai – 2nd day (main day)

  • Tuna-gan-ngai – 3rd day

  • Ngai-ba – 4th day

  • Nap-chan – 5th day

• Ri-Ngai – Festival of purification (body, mind, soul)

• Nanu-Ngai – Ear-piercing festival

• Napkao-Mei – Agricultural/paddy festival

• Ginki-Mei – Ancestor/New Year festival

• Guidui-Ngai – Fertility of soil festival

• Toon-Ngai – Rainy season / ancestor worship

• Pukphat-Ngai – New crop testing festival

• Ten-Ngai – New bread/rice harvest festival

• Changdon Ngai – Road repairing festival

• Dongjao Ngai – Harvest competition festival

• Neimei – Holy day observance (movement taboo/genna)

• Nouna Mungkhao Kalummei – Blessing ceremony for newly married couples

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Community & Ritual Terms

• Chapriak – Followers (of Tingkao Ragwang)

• TRC – Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak group

• Kalumkai – Temple / House of worship

• Pei / Peimei – Village elders’ council / council members

• Khangchu – Boys’ dormitory

• Luchu – Girls’ dormitory

• Meipui – Old women’s shelter

• Hoi – Traditional yell/chant

• Lougai – Traditional hoe (used in rituals)

• Meirapmei – Installation of sacred fire

• Taam – Chutney for festivals

• Suong-loi – Ritual chicken substitute for sick person

• Joupaankeimei – Libation of rice beer

• Gulim-dansanmei – Ritual offering of ginger (omen prediction)

• Kairao-thee – Ancestor worship ritual

• Dampakhonmei / Dampagallhou – Rites for child’s normal growth

• Raang-Pat – Sacrifice day at village gate

• Napchanmei – Oblation ritual

• Lang-paimei – Ritual omen prediction

• Gokpai – Omen prediction ritual

English to Rongmei Word Dictionary - Belonging

Collected from Source available from Online, Books, and WhatsApp etc.

 

Group	English	Ruanglat
Belonging	angled-pestle	chauneimi
Belonging	armlet	tabian
Belonging	bangle	nta
Belonging	basket strap	puatru
Belonging	basket-box	nkhuk
Belonging	bed	zi, laeng
Belonging	dried meat	zankang
Belonging	earring	numun
Belonging	fat	katha
Belonging	fire	mai
Belonging	fresh meat	zanring
Belonging	gent’s basket	sienpai
Belonging	gents' cotton necklace	langpeng
Belonging	girls' head ring	pikhim
Belonging	gloves	banthuap
Belonging	gravy	gandui
Belonging	handkerchief	nciphai
Belonging	hat	pirun
Belonging	hearth	maimang
Belonging	hearth stones	laibu
Belonging	husking basket	nruh
Belonging	ivory armlet	guipuangta
Belonging	Jug/mug	kanduak
Belonging	kilt	nthinai
Belonging	ladies' top	zakli
Belonging	ladle/spoon	laitai
Belonging	lady’s basket	nkaluang
Belonging	legging	phaikap
Belonging	long pants	naisaeng
Belonging	mat	nting
Belonging	mattress	zibamphai
Belonging	measuring basket	khoupaek
Belonging	meat	zan
Belonging	mekhala	pheisuai
Belonging	mortar	paan
Belonging	mosquito net	chakhengphai
Belonging	muffler	guangbiet
Belonging	necklace	ntu
Belonging	necktie	guangkam
Belonging	overcoat	cuatheng
Belonging	pants	nai
Belonging	pestle	mih
Belonging	pillow	piban
Belonging	plate	napkuak
Belonging	pot	lai
Belonging	quilt	phaiphup
Belonging	red tea	chacham
Belonging	rice	nap
Belonging	rice	napsaem
Belonging	rice pot	naplai
Belonging	ring	zungkhap
Belonging	salt	ntei
Belonging	sandals	phaikam
Belonging	saucer	tamkuak
Belonging	seat	bam
Belonging	shawl	banphei
Belonging	shirt	thiula
Belonging	shocks	phaigum
Belonging	yoke	guangkheng

RNLPM Sees Red Over Derogatory Post on Rani Gaidinliu

Imphal, August 13, 2025

The Rongmei Naga Luh-Phwam Manipur (RNLPM) has called upon authorities to take swift action against individuals circulating false, derogatory, and defamatory content on social media concerning India's revered freedom fighter, Rani Gaidinliu.

In an official statement, RNLPM president Chingdinliu Panmei vehemently condemned a social media post by "Kukiland India." The post allegedly contained slanderous remarks, labeling Rani Gaidinliu as a prostitute, and used demeaning terms such as "Kacha Naga" and "Landless Naga" to refer to the Nagas of Manipur.

"We take grave offense to this statement and will not remain silent," the RNLPM asserted, demanding that the state government pursue legal action against the perpetrator(s).

The RNLPM reiterated its call for authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter and implement legal measures against those responsible for these derogatory posts, which they claim are frequently uploaded by Kukis. They emphasized the importance of ensuring that the law is applied fairly and impartially.

"Rani Gaidinliu was a freedom fighter of India. Her legacy is cherished not only by the Naga community but also by the nation. The slanderous remarks against her are an insult to the Naga community and Indian women at large, implying a derogatory characterization of our womenfolk," the RNLPM stressed.²

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¹ This news is as published by a respected news daily at Imphal, whose name is duly marked as 'Source'. E-Pao.net is not responsible for its sanctity & originality.

² "RNLPM Sees Red Over Derogatory Post on Rani Gaidinliu," Chronicle News Service, Imphal, August 13, 2025.

Rongmei Folk Songs

 

English to Rongmei to Hindi Dictionary and Phrases

  ENGLISH -> RONGMEI -> HINDI (Transliteration)

No.	English	Rongmei	Hindi	Hindi Transliteration
1	A pleasure to meet you.	Nangta ariw na zaeng gai e.	आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।	aap Se miL kar khusii huii.
2	A ticket to Mumbai, please.	Nriangluang tuang ticket ti o	रिआंगलुआंग का टिकट चाहिए।	Nriangluang kaa tikat caahiye.
3	Afternoon	Kalaan	दोपहर	Dopahar
4	Again?	Kaluaih mei	फिर से	phir Se
5	agreement, contract, covenant	latryan	समझौता, अनुबंध, वाचा	samjhauta, anubandh, vaachaa
6	Ancient sayings will not fail	Reydouc latkw thu suai mak e.	प्राचीन कहावतें विफल नहीं होंगी।	praacheen kahaavatein vifal nahin hongii
7	Are you on Facebook?	Nang facebook khou bam dai?	क्या आप फ़ेसबुक पर हैं?	kyaa aap facebook par hain?
8	Aunty	Pulao	आंटी	aaNtii
9	Back / Behind	Thei tho	पीछे	piiche
10	Bill, please.	Bill laguang o.	बिल ले आइये।	biL Le aaiye.
11	Breakfast	Lakhuan nap	नाश्ता	NaasTaa
12	Call the police.	Police ta kau lou o	पुलिस को बुलाओ।	puLiS ko buLaao
13	Can I use a credit card?	Credit Card la / puni daih?	क्रेडिट कार्ड चलेगा?	kredit kaard caLega
14	Can you help me?	Nang ata khalou ngam puni bo?	क्या आप मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं?	kyaa aap merii madad kar sakte hain?
15	Change	Kalaihmei	बदलना	baDaLaNaa
16	Defective	Gaimak mei	ख़राब	kharaab
17	Do you love me?	Nang ata zian dai?	क्या आप मुझसे प्यार करते हैं?	kyaa aap mujhse pyaar karte hain?
18	Do you speak English?	Nang English thai daih?	क्या आपको अंग्रेज़ी आती है?	kyaa aapako angrezii aaTii hai?
19	Egg	Ruai Duih	अंडा	aNdaa
20	Elder Brother	Chai	भाई	bhaiyaa
21	Excuse me / Sorry	Kuak lou na ro	माफ़ कीजिये	maaf kiijiye
22	Fever	Ramanh mei	बुख़ार	bukhaar
23	Food	Nap	खाना	khaaNaa
24	Front	Kadaeng	सामने	SaamaNe
25	Fruit	Tingthai	फल	phaL
26	Give me a smaller / larger size.	Daihmei / thiammei dat lou o.	छोटा / बड़ा नाप चाहिए।	chotaa / badaa Naap caahiye.
27	Go right.	Zat biat tat khang e.	दाएं जाना है।	Daayen jaaNaa hai.
28	Go straight.	Tat ting ding o	सामने / सीधे चले जाइये।	SaamaNe / SiiDHe caLe jaaiye.
29	Go There	Thang tei tat o	वहाँ जाओ।	vahaan jaao
30	good night, sweet dream	manggay tho/ Mang gay di khou
31	Honey/darling	zianmei / Zianpu/ Zianpui	प्रिय / जानू	priya / jaanuu
32	How are you doing?	Gaina bam dai?	आप कैसे हैं?	aap kaise hain?
33	How are you?	Nang kumh na bam tuang?	आप कैसे / कैसी हैं?	aap kaiSe hain / kaiSii hain?
34	How are you?	Nang kumh bam tuang?	क्या हाल है?	kya haal hai?
35	How are you?	Nang kumh bam tuang?	आप कैसे हैं?	aap kaise hain?
36	How do you read this?	mi ta kumh na pah khang cho?	इसे कैसे पढ़ेंगे?	iSe kaiSe padhenge?
37	How far is the next stop?	Guangding nimei bam zanh kumh na cho?	अगला स्टॉप कितना दूर है?	agaLaa Staup kiTaNaa Duur hai?
38	How far is the Taj Mahal?	Pabuan Ching saan thao cho?	पबुआन कितनी दूर है?	Pabuan kiTaNii Duur hai?
39	How long will it take?	Kagan zuh dou la puni bo?	कितना वक़्त लगेगा?	kiTaNaa vaqT Lagegaa?
40	How much is this?	Mi hei aju khang cho?	यह कितने का है?	yah kitne kaa hai?
41	How much?	zuh dau tha?	कितना हुआ?	kiTaNaa huaa?
42	How?	Kumhna	कैसे	kaiSe
43	I	Ai	मैं	main
44	I am a non-vegetarian.	Ai kha-zanh tu de.	मैं मांसाहारी हूँ।	main maanSaahaarii huun.
45	I am a vegetarian.	Ai kha-zanh tumak e. (Literal Trans: Ai thingniu-panui na de tumei).	मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।	main saakaahaarii huun.
46	I am feeling sick.	Ai nau e	मेरी तबियत ख़राब है।	merii TabiiyaT kharaab hai.
47	I am fine.	Ai gai bam de	मैं ठीक हूँ।	main theek hoon
48	I am from _____________	Ai _____________ mei de	मैं __________ से हूँ।	main __________ se hoon
49	I am from England	Ai England thang mei de.	मैं इंग्लैंड से हूँ।	main England se hoon
50	I am good.	Ai gaina bam de.	मैं ठीक हूँ।	main thiik huun.
51	I am hungry	Ai nap dap e	मुझे भूख लगी है।	mujhe bhookh lagii hai
52	I am thirsty	Ai dui tari e.	मुझे प्यास लगी है।	mujhe pyaas lagii hai
53	I don’t like you.	Ai nangta kahao mak ge	मुझे आप पसंद नहीं हैं।	mujhe aap pasand nahin hain
54	I don’t love you	Ai nangta zian mak ge	मैं आपसे प्यार नहीं करता/करती हूँ।	main aapse pyaar nahin kartaa/kartii hoon
55	I don’t speak Hindi.	Ai hindi thai mak ge.	मुझे हिंदी नहीं आती।	mujhe hiNDii nahiin aaTii.
56	I don’t understand.	Ai thai mak ge.	मुझे समझ नहीं आया।	mujhe Samajh Nahiin aayaa.
57	I don’t want this.	Ai hei lazi e	मुझे यह नहीं चाहिए।	mujhe yah Nahiin caahiye.
58	I have an early morning train.	Atuang thuanh lakhuan tuang train e.	मेरी सुबह की ट्रेन है।	merii Subah kii treN hai.
59	I have lost my passport.	Atuang Passport Maan kan the.	मेरा पासपोर्ट खो गया है।	meraa paaSaport kho gayaa hai.
60	I like Nrianghluang.	Ai Nriangluang kahau e.	मुझे रिआंगलुआंग पसंद है।	mujhe riangluang paSaND hai.
61	I Like you.	Ai nangta kahao ye	मुझे आप पसंद हैं।	mujhe aap pasand hain
62	I love Rongmei cuisine.	Ruangmei nap-gan tugai e.	मुझे रुआंगमेई खाना पसंद है।	mujhe ruangmeu khaana paSaND hai.
63	I love you too	Ai ni nangta zian de	मैं भी आपसे प्यार करता/करती हूँ।	main bhii aapse pyaar kartaa/kartii hoon
64	I love you.	Ai nangta zian e	मैं आपसे प्यार करता/करती हूँ।	main aapse pyaar kartaa/kartii hoon
65	I need a bottle of water.	Akhang duibuang ti lou na o .	मुझे पानी की एक बोतल चाहिए।	mujhe paanii kii ek botal chaahiye
66	I need help. / Please, help me.	Ai ta kha lou o	मुझे मदद चाहिए। / कृपया, मेरी मदद कीजिए।	mujhe maDaD caahiye. / kripayaa, merii maDaD kiijiye.
67	I want more chapatis.	Akhang tian laguang lou dat na ro.	मुझे और रोटियाँ चाहिए।	mujhe aur rotiyaan caahiye.
68	I want this.	Ai hei lani e.	मुझे यह चाहिए।	mujhe yah caahiye.
69	I want to buy this.	Mei hei ai lu ni ye.	मैं इसे खरीदना चाहता/चाहती हूँ।	main ise khariidnaa chaahataa/chaahatii hoon
70	I want to drink water	Ai dui zangv ni e	मैं पानी पीना चाहता/चाहती हूँ।	main paanii piinaa chaahataa/chaahatii hoon
71	In the middle of the Night	Ziphwng ganv khou	रात के बीच में	raat ke beech mein
72	Indian Flat Bread	Tian	रोटी	rotii
73	Inside	Kalunh	अंदर	aNDar
74	Is there any medical store nearby?	kadaeng khou pu kai nai puni bo?	क्या पास में कोई दवा की दुकान होगी?	kyaa paaS men koii Davaa kii DukaaN hogii?
75	Is this yours?	Mi hei nang tuang cho?	क्या यह आपका है?	kyaa yah aapkaa hai?
76	It is Costly	Kaman kunc lang e	यह महँगा है।	yah mahangaa hai
77	It’s a pleasure meeting you.	Nang ta aru na neihla the.	आपसे मिलकर ख़ुशी हुई।	aap Se miLakar khusii huyii.
78	It’s delicious.	Mi hei tugai e.	ये बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।	ye bahuT SvaaDist hai.
79	Large	Daih mei	बड़ा	badaa
80	Left	Bai	बाएं	baayen
81	Less	Rau mei	कम	kam
82	Lyrics are poetry	Lukaeng thu latzaemv de.	गीत के बोल कविता हैं।	geet ke bol kavitaa hain
83	Madam	Madam	मैडम	maidam
84	Medicine	Pu	दवा	Davaa
85	Milk	Guaih nau dui	दूध	DuuDH
86	Mine	atuang e	मेरा / मेरी	meraa / merii
87	More	Peina	ज़्यादा	zyaaDaa
88	Morning	lakhuan	सुबह	Subah
89	My name is ………….	Azanh ………… e	मेरा नाम …………………. है।	meraa Naam ………….. hai.
90	My name is called________	Azan ________ kao e.	मेरा नाम __________ है।	meraa naam __________ hai
91	Name	Zanh	नाम	Naam
92	New	Kathanh	नया	Nayaa
93	Nice to meet you.	Nangta ariu na nung ngai the.	आपसे मिलकर खुशी हुई।	aapse milkar khushii huii
94	Night	Zingmei	रात	raaT
95	No	Kumh mak e	नहीं	Nahiin
96	No	hmm	नहीं	nahin
97	Okay	Gai the	ठीक है	thiik hai
98	Old	Karaan	पुराना	puraaNaa
99	One tea / coffee, please.	Chha kap khat na ti o.	एक चाय / कॉफ़ी चाहिए।	ek caay / kaufii caahiye.
100	Outside	Paeng	बाहर	baahar
101	phrase	latlangv
102	Please	Zauzian na	कृपया	kripayaa
103	Please	Jianlou na.	कृपया	kripayaa
104	Please Give me food	Zauzien na Nap ti wo	कृपया मुझे खाना दीजिए।	kripayaa mujhe khaanaa diijiye
105	Please Lower the price	Kaman surao lao o	कृपया दाम कम कीजिए।	kripayaa daam kam kiijiye
106	Please, change this.	Mi kalaih lou o.	इसे बदल दीजिये।	iSe baDaL Dijiiye.
107	Please, lower the price.	Mi tuang man swrau maih lou na o	इसका दाम कम कीजिए।	iSakaa Daam kam kiijiye.
108	Please, make it less spicy.	Maruai / tingthai sw lou rau o.	तीखा कम रखियेगा।	Tiikhaa kam rakhiyegaa.
109	Please, say it again.	Zauzian na sa-kaluaih dat o.	कृपया, फिर से कहिये।	kripayaa, phir Se kahiye.
110	Please, speak slowly.	Zauzian na zaeng na sa o.	कृपया, धीरे बोलिये।	kripayaa, DHiire boLiye.
111	Please, write it down.	Hiilou na o.	इसे लिख दीजिये।	iSe Likh Diijiye.
112	poetry	latzaemv
113	Price	Kaman	दाम	Daam
114	Purse / Wallet	Paisa khau	पर्स	parS
115	Railway station, please.	Ai Bus stand / Railway station tat ni e	रेलवे स्टेशन / बस स्टेशन जाना है।	reLave StesaN / baS StesaN jaaNaa hai.
116	Read?	Pa o	पढ़ना	padhaNaa
117	Rice	Nap	चावल	caavaL
118	Right	Zat	दाएं	Daayen
119	Road	Chaeng	सड़क	Sadak
120	Rupees	Paisa	पैसे	paiSe
121	Say it in full sentence.	Latzwan sa suak o.	इसे पूरे वाक्य में कहिए।	ise poore vaakya mein kahiye.
122	saying, proverb	latkw	कहावत, लोकोक्ति	kahaavat, lokokti
123	sentence	latzwan	वाक्य	vaakya
124	Sir	Sir	सर	Sar
125	Sister	Chailu	बहन	DiiDii
126	Size	Datmei	नाप	Naap
127	Small	Thiam mei	छोटा	chotaa
128	Speak slowly	Zaeng na sa o.	धीरे बोलिए।	dhiire boliye
129	Speak?	Sa o	बोलना	boLaNaa
130	Spice	Maruai	मसाला	maSaaLaa
131	Straight	Ting ding	सीधे	SiiDHe
132	Sweet	Deihmei	मीठा	miithaa
133	Table for two, please.	Gaan kanei e.	दो लोग हैं।	Do Log hain.
134	Take me to the metro, please.	Zauzian na Ai ta Station latat lou o	मुझे स्टेशन ले चलो।	mujhe StesaN Le caLo.
135	Tell me the correct price.	Kaman kei lou na o	सही दाम लगाओ।	Sahii Daam Lagaao.
136	Thank you	Thuanku the	धन्यवाद	DHaNyavaaD
137	Thank you	Neihla the.	शुक्रिया	sukriyaa
138	Theft	Kaihaumei	चोरी	corii
139	Their mind wander here and there.	Kaniw lungning kapaengh-kazaengh e.	उनका मन इधर-उधर भटकता है।	unkaa man idhar-udhar bhataktaa hai
140	There can be phrase in a sentence.	Latzwan akhat khou latlangv nai nuh e.	एक वाक्य में वाक्यांश हो सकता है।	ek vaakya mein vaakyaansh ho saktaa hai
141	They made an agreement	Kaney latryan sw e	उन्होंने एक समझौता किया।	unhone ek samjhaotaa kiyaa
142	This is mine	Mi hei atuang e	यह मेरा है।	yah meraa hai
143	This stuff has defects.	Mi ram ga mak e.	ये सामान ख़राब है।	ye SaamaaN kharaab hai.
144	Time	Kagan	समय	Samay
145	Turn	Kuaih	मोड़	mod
146	Turn left	Bai biat tat khang e.	बाएँ मुड़ना है।	baayen mudaNaa hai.
147	Uncle	Puilao	अंकल	ankaL
148	Urinal/Toilet	Zunhkai	मूत्रालय / शौचालय	mutraalay / shauchaalay
149	Vegetable	Gan	सब्ज़ी	Sabzii
150	wander	kapaengh-kazaengh
151	Water	Dui	पानी	paaNii
152	What are you doing?	Nang tukumh bam tuang?	आप क्या कर रहे हैं?	aap kyaa kar rahe hain?
153	What is the route to Pubuan Place?	Pabuan Ching tat khang chaeng kumh mei cho?	पबुआन के लिए कौन-सा रास्ता है?	Pabuan ke Liye kauN-Sa raaSTaa hai?
154	What is your name?	Nang zanh kum na cho?	आपका नाम क्या है?	aapkaa naam kyaa hai?
155	What’s the price?	Kaman zuh dau tha?	क्या दाम है?	kyaa Daam hai?
156	What’s the time?	Khuangh zuh kei tha?	कितने बजे हैं?	kiTaNe baje hain?
157	What’s this?	Hei tabui dai?	यह क्या है?	yah kyaa hai?
158	What’s your name?	Nang zanh kumh na cho?	आपका क्या नाम है?	aapakaa kyaa Naam hai?
159	When?	kumhmei gan?	कब	kab
160	Where are my clothes?	Atuang phei kum tho cho?	मेरे कपड़े कहाँ हैं?	mere kapde kahaan hain?
161	Where are you from?	Nang thau ram tho mei cho?	आप कहाँ से हैं?	aap kahaan se hain?
162	Where can I get the ticket?	Ticket kumh tho phang puni bo?	टिकट किधर मिलेगा?	tikat kiDHar miLegaa?
163	Where is the police station?	Police kai kumh thang cho?	पुलिस चौकी कहाँ है?	puLiS caukii kahaan hai?
164	Where is the station?	Station tabui thang dai?	स्टेशन कहाँ है?	station kahaan hai?
165	Where is the toilet?	Zih ka kumh thang cho?	बाथरूम कहाँ / किधर है?	baaTHaruum kahaan / kiDHar hai?
166	Where is the toilet?	Toilet/Zunhkai tabui khou dai?	शौचालय कहाँ है?	shauchaalay kahaan hai?
167	Where should I get off?	Ai kumh mei bam khou kei khang cho?	मुझे कहाँ उतरना चाहिए?	mujhe kahaan uTarNaa caahiye?
168	Where?	Kumh tho?	कहाँ	kahaan
169	Where’s the hospital?	Hospital Kumh thang cho?	अस्पताल कहाँ है?	aSpaTaaL kahaan hai?
170	Which side	Kumh mei biat?	किधर	kiDHar
171	Who are you?	Nang thau cho?	आप कौन हैं?	aap kaun hain?
172	Who is it?	Thau cho?	यह कौन है?	yah kaun hai?
173	Whose Clothes are these?	Mi Phey thau tuang cho?	ये कपड़े किसके हैं?	ye kapde kiske hain?
174	wish good night	manggay kady e.	शुभ रात्रि की शुभकामनाएँ।	shubh raatri kii shubhkaamnaaein
175	Yes	Nguai, umh	हाँ	hā̃
176	You	Nang	आप	aap
177	You’re a nice person.	Nang gai e	आप बहुत अच्छे / अच्छी हैं।	aap bahuT acahe / acchii hain.
178	Younger Brother	kaina	अन्ना	aNNaa
179	Yours	Nangtuang	आपका / आपकी	aapkaa / aapkii

Understanding Key Terms in Rongmei Culture and Society

The following compilation offers an insight into specialized, uncommon, or culturally significant words and phrases pertaining to the Rongmei community, encompassing their traditional religion (Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak - TRC), aspects of Christianity, social structures, philosophical concepts, and ritualistic practices. These terms are vital for comprehending the unique cultural tapestry and historical evolution of the Zeliangrong people, particularly the Rongmei tribe. They reflect indigenous belief systems, the influence of missionary activities, and foundational principles governing community life and identity.

Religious & Spiritual Terms

This section defines terms central to the traditional Rongmei religion, Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak (TRC), highlighting its supreme deity, worship practices, sacred places, and religious leadership. These terms underscore the intricate spiritual framework that has historically guided the Rongmei people's relationship with the divine and their ancestral traditions. The formal organization of TRC and key figures in its oral tradition are also noted.

• Tingkao Ragwang: The supreme creator god in Rongmei traditional religion.¹

• Chapriak: Refers to the religious system or the act of worship and religious practice.¹

• Kalumki / Kalumkai: The local term for a house of worship or a sacred place where religious rites are performed.¹

• Duigan Chakmei: A small offering of water made to the deity, signifying devotion.¹

• Maku Banru: A significant traditional sacrificial ritual, often involving specific animals or items.¹

• Taarang Kai Shumei: Another form of major traditional sacrifice, distinct from Maku Banru but serving similar ceremonial purposes.¹

• Khammei Luh: The final hymn or farewell song typically sung during TRC worship services.¹

• Sindoor / Khaam Nimmei: A sacred red mark applied to the forehead after worship, symbolizing blessings or participation.¹

• Amhang, Tenglam, Tingpurengsonnang: Various traditional diviners or prophets who interpret divine will or foresee events.¹

• Tingalapu, Thongrammang, Tingtranpu: Additional names referring to specific religious figures or diviners within the traditional system.¹

• TRC (Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak): The official, formalized name of the indigenous Rongmei religion, representing its organized structure.¹

• Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak Phom: The religious organization responsible for governing and promoting TRC.¹

• Zeliangrong Rachapriak Phom: The former name of the Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak Phom, indicating a historical change in nomenclature.¹

• Chaoba Kamson: An authority frequently cited for his knowledge of Zeliangrong oral tradition and cultural heritage.¹

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Christianity-Related Terms

This category introduces terms associated with the advent and practice of Christianity among the Rongmei. It highlights key figures in its introduction, the primary organizational bodies, and fundamental concepts within the Christian faith as they pertain to the community. These terms reflect the dual religious landscape that exists in the region, with Christianity being a significant faith alongside traditional practices.

• William Pettigrew: Recognized as the first Christian missionary to reach Manipur in 1894, playing a foundational role in introducing Christianity to the region.²

• Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA): The main Baptist Christian body specifically serving the Rongmei community.²

• Zeliangrong Baptist Church Council (ZBCC): A broader Baptist council encompassing the Zeliangrong tribes, fostering unity among different sub-tribes within the Baptist faith.²

• Evangelist: A person dedicated to preaching and promoting the Christian gospel, often involved in missionary work or outreach.²

• Theologian: An individual who engages in the systematic study of religious doctrine, beliefs, and practices.²

• Baptism: A Christian sacrament symbolizing spiritual cleansing, initiation into the Christian faith, and public declaration of belief.²

• Offering: Monetary contributions or symbolic gifts given to God during Christian worship services.²

• Choir Master: A person responsible for leading the singing of hymns and other musical aspects in Christian church services.²

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Anthropological & Social Terms

This section details terms crucial for understanding the social identity, customary practices, and community dynamics of the Zeliangrong people, with a focus on the Rongmei. It covers tribal classifications, traditional governance, and concepts related to cultural preservation and social development. These terms shed light on the structural and communal aspects of Rongmei life.

• Zeliangrong: A collective tribal identity comprising the Zeme, Liangmai, and Rongmei tribes, emphasizing their shared heritage.³

• Rongmei: One of the major constituent tribes within the broader Zeliangrong identity.³

• Customary rites: Rituals and practices meticulously followed according to established traditional customs and norms.³

• Oral tradition: The invaluable method of passing down knowledge, history, myths, and cultural practices verbally from one generation to the next.³

• Freedom fighters: A specific reference to Haipou Jadonang and Rani Gaidinliu, revered leaders who spearheaded resistance against colonial rule in the region.³

• Cultural heritage: The enduring legacy of cultural practices, beliefs, values, and traditions inherited and preserved by a community.³

• Village authority: The traditional governing body or leadership structure at the local village level, responsible for local administration and justice.³

• Dormitory admission: A significant social ritual in traditional Rongmei society, often marking the entry of young individuals into specific age-grade systems or community roles.³

• Social welfare: Refers to community services and initiatives aimed at improving the health, well-being, and living standards of people.³

• Women and child programs: Development initiatives, particularly within Christian missions, focusing on the welfare and empowerment of women and children.³

• Community solidarity: The strong sense of unity, cohesion, and mutual support that binds members within the tribe or a specific religious group.³

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Legal, Philosophical & Human Rights Terms

This segment introduces terms from legal philosophy and human rights discourse, providing context for discussions on rights, justice, and cultural perspectives within the Rongmei context. These terms are used to analyze the interplay between universal human rights principles and specific cultural values.

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): The foundational human rights document adopted by the United Nations in 1948, setting a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.⁴

• Natural law: A philosophical concept asserting that certain rights and moral values are inherent, universal, and discoverable through reason, independent of human laws.⁴

• Human dignity: The intrinsic worth and value of every human being, serving as a foundational principle for human rights.⁴

• Moral vision: A culturally grounded understanding and perspective of right and wrong, shaping a community's ethical framework.⁴

• Equality of opportunity: A core principle of fairness in social systems, advocating that individuals should have equal chances to succeed regardless of background.⁴

• Cultural relativism: The view that beliefs, values, and practices are products of specific cultures and should be understood within their own context, not judged by external standards.⁴

• Universalism: The idea that certain rights, values, or moral principles apply to all people across all cultures, irrespective of their specific cultural backgrounds.⁴

• Legal sanction: Official approval or permission granted by law, or a penalty imposed for breaking a law.⁴

• Normative value: A standard, rule, or principle that is used to evaluate or guide behavior, institutions, or systems.⁴

• Subjective vs. Objective rights: Distinctions in legal philosophy concerning whether rights originate from an individual's moral sense or internal conviction (subjective) versus deriving from external institutions, laws, or universal principles (objective).⁴

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Worship Practices & Ritual Objects

This section outlines specific elements and objects used in both traditional Rongmei worship and Christian practices. These terms provide concrete examples of how religious beliefs are expressed through rituals and ceremonial items.

• Sacred wine: Utilized in offerings to Tingkao Ragwang in traditional Rongmei religious ceremonies.⁵

• Lighting of candles and agarbatti (incense): Ritual elements common in both traditional Rongmei and Christian worship practices, signifying reverence and prayer.⁵

• Prayer songs / Hymns: Sung expressions of devotion, praise, and theological beliefs, integral to both traditional and Christian services.⁵

• Sacrificial offerings (cock or pigeon): Specific animals commonly used in traditional Rongmei rites to appease deities or seek blessings.⁵

• Altar: A sacred platform or raised structure used for placing offerings and conducting prayers in both traditional and Christian contexts.⁵

• Divine revelation: Communication believed to originate from a deity to humans, often guiding religious practices or beliefs.⁵

• Ragaidai, Bamzoujangmei (Kimei): Specific traditional rituals conducted to address unnatural or supernatural events, or to ward off negative influences.⁵

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¹ Information synthesized from common knowledge of Rongmei traditional religion and its organizational structure.

² Information based on the history of Christianity in Manipur and the formation of Baptist bodies among the Rongmei.

³ Information derived from the established understanding of Zeliangrong identity, customary laws, and historical figures.

⁴ Definitions are standard interpretations of legal and philosophical terms.

⁵ Practices and objects are based on general knowledge of ritual components in traditional and Christian worship.

Zeliangrong United Front Condemns NSCN-IM Atrocities, Calls for Truth and Unity

Noney, July 30, 2025 – The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has released a strongly worded statement today, condemning what it describes as continuous atrocities and targeted violence by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). The ZUF appealed to the public to disregard provocative social media narratives and instead uphold truth, peace, and unity.

Allegations of Targeted Violence and Human Rights Abuses

The ZUF reiterated its unwavering commitment to defending the rights, identity, and common cause of the Zeliangrong kindred people. The Front expressed serious concern over alleged extrajudicial killings, torture, and human rights abuses committed by NSCN-IM and its affiliated units against Zeliangrong youth, cadres, and civilians. They emphasized that despite repeated efforts for peace and mutual understanding, the NSCN-IM has perceived the ZUF's goodwill as weakness, leading to the suppression of Zeliangrong rights and movement.

The statement detailed several harrowing incidents, including:

• The killings of Captain Alan (Phalong Village), Captain Akhuam (Ritiang Village), and Angaipou Gangmei (Dailong Village).

• The deaths of Private Muanjang Pamei (Bamgaijang Village) and Private Chingjuan Balang (Kabui Khullen).

• The rape and murder of Lunglailu Gangmei (Reangjan/Reangzang Village) near the Bangladesh-Mizoram border in 2004.

• The killing of trainees at NP Battalion (Bunning).

• The brutal murder of Athuan Abonmai (former president of Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN)) in 2021.

• The shooting death of Pouluathui Maringmei, a blind elderly civilian, in his home on suspicion of NNC affiliation, which the ZUF highlighted as a "stark example of the inhumane treatment."

The ZUF also raised alarm over the recent mysterious disappearance of Captain Jiandai Kamei of Ruangdai Village, who was serving in the Wung Tangkhul Region. The Front stressed that the truth behind such incidents must be revealed without delay, and those responsible held accountable under the law.

Insecurity and Authoritarianism within NSCN-IM

The ZUF voiced deep concern over growing insecurity within NSCN-IM ranks, stating that many Zeliangrong cadres and leaders have endured harsh and unjust treatment, including physical and mental torture, false allegations, and even executions, often without transparent investigations. These actions, the ZUF alleged, reflect a deliberate pattern of persecution, fostering fear, mistrust, and alienation among Zeliangrong members within the NSCN-IM organization.

Criticizing NSCN-IM's "Naga socialism," the ZUF described it as an authoritarian rule enforced by arms and dominated by a majority mindset. This, they claimed, has worsened internal divisions among Naga communities, with the Zeliangrong people suffering disproportionately through repeated losses, discrimination, and targeted violence.

Call for Peace and Warning of Future Confrontation

Acknowledging the region's painful political history, the ZUF emphasized the need for corrective steps to prevent further discord. The statement called for NSCN-IM to withdraw all offensive confrontations against the Nagas, particularly the Zeliangrong people. The ZUF warned that failure to do so could lead to renewed confrontations within Naga society.

News Source: e-pao