Bru, Western

A language of Laos

ISO 639: brv
Alternate Names: Bru
Population: 163,000 in Laos (2015 census). , includes So [sss]. Total users in all countries: 183,000.
Location:: Khammouan and Savannahkhet provinces: central and southern areas.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Bru
Language Use: Most also use Lao [lao].
Language Development: Dictionary. Texts. Bible portions: 2007–2015.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bru, Western
Writing: Lao script [Laoo]. Thai script [Thai].

Thailand

Location: Ubon Ratchathani, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, and Sakon Nakhon provinces.
Dialects: Bru Khok Sa-at (Bru Sakon Nakhorn), Bru Woen Buek (Bru Khong Chiam, Bru Wyn Buek), Bru Dong Luang (Don Luang Bru). Partially intelligible with Eastern Bru [bru].
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)
Other Comments: Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Khammouan and Savannahkhet provinces: central and southern areas.