Maa

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
cma
Alternate Names
Chauma, Che Ma, Ma, Ma Krung, Ma Ngan, Ma To, Ma Xop, Maaq
User Population

50,300 (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and Bin Phuoc provinces, widely scattered; possibly in Dac Nong province.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Ma.

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, South Bahnaric, Sre-Mnong, Sre
Dialects

Sometimes considered a Koho [kpm] dialect.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Dictionary.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Maa
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

An official ethnic community. Traditional religion, Christian.