Naga, Chen-Kayu

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: nqq
Alternate Names: Kyan-Karyaw Naga
Population: 9,000 (2012 SIL).
Location:: Sagaing region: Hkamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages, along India border.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Boro-Garo, Northern Naga
Dialects: Chen (Kyan), Kayu (Kahyu, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw). The 2 dialects are closely related. Kayu is reportedly similar to the Chuyo and Gakat dialects of Tase Naga [nst].
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Naga, Chen-Kayu
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Sagaing region: Hkamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages, along India border.