Karen, Mobwa

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: jkm
Alternate Names: Bilichi, Blimaw, Dermuha, Maleh, Mobwa Karen, Monpwa, Mopwa, Pa-Le-Chi, Palachi, Palakhi, Palaychi
Population: 4,000 (2010 SIL). Also live mixed with Bwe Karen [bwe] and Paku Karen [jkp] in some villages.
Location:: Kayin state: Thandaung township, western foot of Thandaung mountains, 9 villages; some in Bago region: Taungoo township.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karenic, Southern
Dialects: Palaychi (Southern Mobwa), Dermuha (Southern Mobwa). Reportedly similar to Paku Karen [jkp].
Language Use: Home. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya], with some youth shifting. Also use S’gaw Karen [ksw], with some youth shifting.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Karen, Mobwa
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Similar to Bwe Karen [bwe] in lifestyle and culture. Christian.

Location: Kayin state: Thandaung township, western foot of Thandaung mountains, 9 villages; some in Bago region: Taungoo township.