Karen, Geko

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: ghk
Alternate Names: Gaikho, Gek’o, Gekho, Ghekhol, Ghekhu, Gheko, Kakhau, Kayan, Kayan Kakhau, Kekaungdu, Kekhong, Keku, Yathu Gekho
Population: 17,000 (Manson 2010).
Location:: Bago region: Toungoo district; Mandalay region: Yamethin district; Kayin state: Thandaunggyi township; Shan state: Pekon township.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karenic, Central
Dialects: Geker, Gekho, Thaidai (Htideh).
Typology: SVO.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Some also use S’gaw Karen [ksw]. Also use Burmese [mya].
Language Development: Dictionary.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Karen, Geko
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Geko Karen is often considered a sub-variety or clan of Kayan [pdu]. Geko Karen and Geba Karen [kvq] are grouped together in the local Baptist Association administration and are often considered to be the same language (Geko-Geba), although they are distinct. Christian.

Location: Bago region: Toungoo district; Mandalay region: Yamethin district; Kayin state: Thandaunggyi township; Shan state: Pekon township.