Naga, Chen-Kayu

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
nqq
Alternate Names
Kyan-Karyaw Naga
User Population

9,000 (2012 SIL).

Location

Sagaing region: Hkamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages, along India border.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Boro-Garo, Northern Naga
Dialects

Chen (Kyan), Kayu (Kahyu, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw). The 2 dialects are closely related. Kayu is reportedly similar to the Chuyo and Gakat dialects of Tase Naga [nst].

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Also use Burmese [mya].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Naga, Chen-Kayu
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].