Chin, Tedim
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A language of Myanmar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Hai-Dim, Tedim, Tiddim, Zomi
Autonym
Tidim
Population
256,000 in Myanmar (Leclerc 2017d). Total users in all countries: 411,000.
Location
Chin state: Tedim and Tonzang townships; Sagaing region: Kale and Mawlaik townships.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Dialects
Sokte, Kamhau (Kamhao, Kamhow).
Typology
SOV; negation is marked after the verb.
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Literature. Texts. Bible: 1977–2010.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
The name ‘Zomi’ may refer to Tedim or to all Chin groups. Christian.