Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tyva

noun
/ˈtjuːvə/
Definition
A language spoken by the Tuvan people in Siberia.
Examples
  • The Tyva language has rich oral traditions.
  • Many young people are learning Tyva to preserve their cultural heritage.
Meaning
Tyva is a Turkic language with its own unique script and phonetic characteristics, primarily used in the Tuva Republic of Russia.
Synonyms
  • Tuvan (referring to the people or culture)
  • Tuva Republic language