Naga, Kyan-Karyaw

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chen, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw, Kayu, Kyan

Population

9,000 (2012 SIL).

Location

Sagaing Region, Khamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages. Along the border with India.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Karyaw, Kyan. The 2 dialects are closely related. Karyaw is similar to the Chuyo and Gakat dialects of Tase Naga [nst].

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains.

Language Resources