Main dialect variation is between western Makyan villages and Kuku villages. Lexical similarity: 99% with western Makyan, 31%–35% with Ponyo-Gongwang Naga [npg], 29%–36% with Leinong Naga [lzn], 27%–28% with Lao variety of Konyak Naga [nbe].
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Youth also use Burmese [mya]; older generation also uses Leinong Naga [lzn].
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments
Distinct language from Leinong Naga [lzn], although culturally and geographically related. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.
Distinct language from Leinong Naga [lzn], although culturally and geographically related. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.