Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang

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A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3
npg
Alternate Names
Gongvan, Gongwang, Manauk, Mannok, Ponyo, Pounyu, Saplow, Solo, Tsawlaw
Population

4,500 (2008 SIL).

Location

Sagaing Region, Khamti district, Lahe township. 19 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

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

Gongwang, Ponyo. Very little dialect variation within Gongwang and within Ponyo, but between these 2 dialects, there are differences. Comprehension seems to be high between Ponyo and Gongwang speakers. Lexical similarity: 89%–91% between Ponyo and Gongwang, 69%–75% with Leinong Naga [lzn], 67%–73% with Khiamniungan Naga [kix].

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Leinong Naga [lzn] or Khiamniungan Naga [kix].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

They feel culturally and linguistically related to both Leinong Naga [lzn] and Khiamniungan Naga [kix]. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.