Koyee

A language of Nepal

ISO 639: kkt
Alternate Names: Kohi, Koi, Koi Ba’a, Koyi, Koyi Rai, Koyu
Population: 1,470, all users. L1 users: 1,270 (2011 census). L2 users: 200 (2011 census).
Location:: Kosi province: Khotang district, Kepilasagadhi municipality along the Ruwa river, Sungdel.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized indigenous nationality: Rai.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Western Tibeto-Burman, Himalayan, Kiranti, Western
Dialects: Sungdel, Behere. Reportedly most similar to Dumi [dus] and Khaling [klr].
Typology: SOV; postpositions; noun head final.
Language Use: Home, friends, religion; mixed use: Work. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Nepali [npi].
Language Development: Literature. Periodicals. Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Koyee
Writing: Devanagari script [Deva].
Other Comments: Another group, called Koi, live scattered in other language areas and speak only Nepali [npi]. Traditional religion, Hindu.

Location: Kosi province: Khotang district, Kepilasagadhi municipality along the Ruwa river, Sungdel.