Karen, Mobwa

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
jkm
Alternate Names
Bilichi, Blimaw, Dermuha, Maleh, Mobwa Karen, Monpwa, Mopwa, Pa-Le-Chi, Palachi, Palakhi, Palaychi
User Population

4,000 (2010 SIL). Also live mixed with Bwe Karen [bwe] and Paku Karen [jkp] in some villages.

Location

Kayin state: Thandaung township, western foot of Thandaung mountains, 9 villages; some in Bago region: Taungoo township.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karenic, Southern
Dialects

Palaychi (Southern Mobwa), Dermuha (Southern Mobwa). Reportedly similar to Paku Karen [jkp].

Language Use

Home. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], with some youth shifting. Also use S’gaw Karen [ksw], with some youth shifting.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Karen, Mobwa
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Similar to Bwe Karen [bwe] in lifestyle and culture. Christian.