Chak

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A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639-3
ckh
Alternate Names
Sak, Tsak, atsaʔ
User Population

3,000 in Bangladesh (Bradley 2007b). Total users in all countries: 4,000.

Location

Chittagong division: Baishari, Bandarban, Bishar Chokpra; south Naikhongchari area in Arakan Blue mountains. 14 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Jingppaw-Asakia, Asakian
Language Use

Used by all. Most also use Marma [rmz], especially those living near Bandarban. Also use Bengali [ben]. Used as L2 by Marma [rmz], Tangchangya [tnv], Tippera [tpe].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 25% Bengali [ben]. Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chak
Other Comments

Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Traditional religion.

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