Akha
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A language of Myanmar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ahka, Aini, Ak’a, Aka, Ikor, Yani, “Ekaw” (pej.), “Ikaw” (pej.), “Kaw” (pej.), “Kha Ko” (pej.), “Khako” (pej.), “Khao Kha Ko” (pej.), “Ko” (pej.)
Autonym
A˯ka˯daw˯ (Avkavdawv)
Population
200,000 (Bradley 2007a). Total users in all countries: 610,860.
Location
Shan state: east Kengtung district.
Language Status
3 (Wider communication).
Classification
Dialects
Much dialectal variation; some do not understand each other.
Typology
SOV; 5 tones.
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Literacy classes in some communities. Literature. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2002.
Language Resources