Naga, Kyan-Karyaw

Primary tabs

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chen, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw, Kayu, Kyan

Population

9,000 (2012 SIL).

Location

Sagaing region: Hkamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages, along the border with India.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

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

Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. All ages.

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].