Lahta

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
kvt
Alternate Names
Kayan Lahta, Khahta, Lahta Karen, Peu, Taru, Tarulakhi, Yan Wohta
User Population

9,550 (2000).

Location

Nay Pyi Taw region: Pyinmana township; Shan state: Pekon and Pinlaung townships.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

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

Socially related to Kayan [pdu] but not intelligible. Zayein [kxk] may be a dialect of Lahta.

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], especially among the young. Also use Kayan [pdu]. Also use Pa’o [blk].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lahta
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Officially recognized as part of Kayan [pdu]. Much dialect variation. Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.