Koyee

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A language of Nepal

ISO 639-3
kkt
Alternate Names
Kohi, Koi, Koi Ba’a, Koyi, Koyi Rai, Koyu
User Population

1,470, all users. L1 users: 1,270 (2011 census). L2 users: 200 (2011 census).

Location

Kosi province: Khotang district, Kepilasagadhi municipality along the Ruwa river, Sungdel.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized indigenous nationality: Rai.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Western Tibeto-Burman, Himalayan, Kiranti, Western
Dialects

Sungdel, Behere. Reportedly most similar to Dumi [dus] and Khaling [klr].

Typology

SOV; postpositions; noun head final.

Language Use

Home, friends, religion; mixed use: Work. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Nepali [npi].

Language Development

Literature. Periodicals. Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Koyee
Writing

Devanagari script [Deva].

Other Comments

Another group, called Koi, live scattered in other language areas and speak only Nepali [npi]. Traditional religion, Hindu.