Chak

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A language of Bangladesh

ISO 639-3

ckh

Alternate Names

Sak, Tsak, atsaʔ

Population

3,000 in Bangladesh (Bradley 2007b). Total users in all countries: 4,000.

Location

Chittagong division: Baishari, Bandarban, Bishar Chokpra; south Naikhongchari area in Arakan Blue mountains. 14 villages.

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Southeastern Bangladesh

Western Central Myanmar

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Jingppaw-Asakia, Asakian

Language Use

Used by all. Most also use Marma [rmz], especially those living near Bandarban. Also use Bengali [ben]. Used as L2 by Marma [rmz], Tangchangya [tnv], Tippera [tpe].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 25% Bengali [ben].

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Chak

Other Comments

Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Traditional religion.

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Myanmar

Language nameChak

Population Full

1,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Bradley 2007b).

Location

Rakhine state: 17 villages.

Alternate Names

Ashah, Sak, Thet

Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. All also use Rakhine [rki].

Other Comments

Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Buddhist.

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Chak

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A language of Bangladesh

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