Naga, Akyaung Ari

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: nqy
Alternate Names: Akyaung Ari Naga, Ngachan
Population: 1,000 (2004 SIL).
Location:: Sagaing region: Layshi township, Heinkut, Jagram, and Ngachan villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Unclassified
Dialects: Very little (if any) dialect variation within Akyaung Ari Naga. Lexical similarity: 52% with Tanghkul Naga of Somra [ntx], 23% with Tangkhul Naga of Ukhrul in India [nmf], 23% with Kokak Naga [nxk].
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Tangkhul Naga [ntx].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Naga, Akyaung Ari
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Tribally, the Akyaung Ari are included as part of Tangkhul Naga, but their language is very distinct. Christian.

Location: Sagaing region: Layshi township, Heinkut, Jagram, and Ngachan villages.