Naga, Kokak

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: nxk
Alternate Names: Kokak, Koki, Koki Naga, Konke
Population: 2,000 (2004 SIL).
Location:: Sagaing region: south Layshi township; 10 villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Unclassified
Dialects: Very little (if any) dialect variation within Kokak. Lexical similarity within Kokak: 98%. Lexical similarity: 19%–32% with Tangkhul Naga [ntx] in Myanmar, 23% with Akyaung Ari Naga [nqy], 22%–24% with Jejara Naga [pzn].
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Tangkhul Naga [ntx], especially the older generation.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Naga, Kokak
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Tribally, the Kokak are included as part of Tangkhul Naga [ntx], but their language is very distinct. Not the same as Kuki Chin (Chin, Thado [tcz]). Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Sagaing region: south Layshi township; 10 villages.