Digaro-Mishmi

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A language of India

Alternate Names

Darang Deng, Digaro, Digaru, Mishmi, Taaon, Taraon, Taying

User Population

44,100 in India (2011 census). Total users in all countries: 44,950.

Arunachal Pradesh state: Lohit district, Changlagam, Goiliang, and Hayuliang circles, Dibang Valley district; Assam state.

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South Central China

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Central Tibeto-Burman, Digarish

None known. May not be in the Tani group, but is related. Lexical similarity: 25% with Idu-Mishmi [clk], 10% with Miju-Mishmi [mxj].

SOV; 4 tones which are reported to vary considerably among speakers.

Also use Assamese [asm]. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Miju-Mishmi [mxj].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 40% for Mishmi (2001 census). Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Digaro-Mishmi

Latin script [Latn].

Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.

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China

Language NameDarang Deng

User Population

850 in China (1999 Sun Hong Kai). 750 monolinguals.

Location

Xizang Autonomous Region: Chayu (Zayü) county along Dulai river valley, Gayao, Qu’antong, and Xiazayu townships, Nyingchi prefecture.

Alternate Names

Darang, Darang Dengyu, Digaro, Digaro-Mishmi

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

A few Geman Deng speak it as second language. All domains. Some of all ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Central Tibetan [bod]. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Miju-Mishmi [mxj]. Used as L2 by Geman Deng [mxj].

Other Comments

Some Chinese scholars believe them to be in the Jingpo branch. Officially classified as Undetermined Nationality. Traditional religion.

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