Chin, Sumtu

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A language of Myanmar

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Alternate Names
Ahmyo, Chang, Hmyo, Settu, Settu Hmyo, Sungtu
Autonym
Cumtu, Sumtu Chin
User Population

14,000 (2007 SIL).

Location

Rakhine state: Ann, Minbya, and Myebon townships.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Kuki-Chin, Peripheral, Southern
Dialects

Some variation between Minbya and Myebon townships, more variation with Ann township. Lexical similarity: 91%–96% with Laitu Chin [clj] (but other factors block comprehension since they must use another language to communicate), 84%–87% with Uppu Chin [cnb].

Typology

SOV; negation is marked after the verb.

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Rakhine [rki].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chin, Sumtu
Writing

Latin script [Latn], preliminary orthography developed in 2010.

Other Comments

Buddhist, Christian.