Lavi

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
lvi
Alternate Names
Lavy, Lawi, Salwoeng, Saveung, Swoeng, “Lak-wi” (pej.)
User Population

Ethnic population: 1,220 (2015 census).

Location

Xekong province: Lavi Fang Daeng village, south of Xekong town. Two other villages.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, West Bahnaric
Language Use

Seriously endangered (Sidwell 2003). Older adults only. Shifted to Lao [lao]. Many also use Alak [alk] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b). Many also use Talieng [tdf] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b).

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lavi
Other Comments

Traditional religion.