Digaro-Mishmi

A language of India

ISO 639: mhu
Alternate Names: Darang Deng, Digaro, Digaru, Mishmi, Taaon, Taraon, Taying
Population: 44,100 in India (2011 census). Total users in all countries: 44,950.
Location:: Arunachal Pradesh state: Lohit district, Changlagam, Goiliang, and Hayuliang circles, Dibang Valley district; Assam state.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Central Tibeto-Burman, Digarish
Dialects: None known. May not be in the Tani group, but is related. Lexical similarity: 25% with Idu-Mishmi [clk], 10% with Miju-Mishmi [mxj].
Typology: SOV; 4 tones which are reported to vary considerably among speakers.
Language Use: Also use Assamese [asm]. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Miju-Mishmi [mxj].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 40% for Mishmi (2001 census). Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Digaro-Mishmi
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.

China

Location: Xizang Autonomous Region: Chayu (Zayü) county along Dulai river valley, Gayao, Qu’antong, and Xiazayu townships, Nyingchi prefecture.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)
Other Comments: Some Chinese scholars believe them to be in the Jingpo branch. Officially classified as Undetermined Nationality. Traditional religion.

Location: Arunachal Pradesh state: Lohit district, Changlagam, Goiliang, and Hayuliang circles, Dibang Valley district; Assam state.