Summary: third of the words take the same form in both Lushai and Thado.  For instance : Thado. Lushai. English. Lushai. English. Lushai. English. Thado. English. Thado. English. Number, thlarawm, sawir, hill, gopu, tia, mahung, string, thil, mual, bamboo, milhi, dust, ruah, hima, ment, singil, smoke, nui, name, 233. 2+. 246. 248. 258. 259. 267-7. 29$. 303. 244. 249. 2a7. 208. 269. 277. 282. $8!. 292. 213. 295. 2a9. 851. 257-7.
This comparison of the vocabulary shows a close affimty between Lushai and Thado, with similarities also seen in Manipuri and Kuki, consistent with the Tibeto-Burman linguistic group. The Lushai and Thado languages share about one-third of words, indicating a common root between the two dialects. The intricate comparison of verbs and nouns in both languages demonstrates the underlying linguistic connections among the Kuki-Chin clans, underscoring their shared heritage and historical interactions.