Tai Daeng

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: tyr
Alternate Names: Daeng, Man Thanh, Môc-Châu, Red Tai, Tai Deng, Tai Muoi, Tai Nhai, Tai Rouge, Tay Meuy, Tay Mươy, Thai Dang, Thai Do, Thái Đỏ, Táy-Môc-Châu
Population: 80,000 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 100,000 (Bradley 2007b). Total users in all countries: 105,000.
Location:: Ha Tinh, Hoa Binh, Son La, and Yen Bai provinces; Thanh Hoa province: south of Sam Nuea; Nghe An province: around Qui Chau.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Thai.
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kam-Tai, Tai, Southwestern
Typology: Tonal (5 tones).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Tai Daeng
Writing: Tai Viet script [Tavt].
Other Comments: Part of the Thái official ethnic community (1,550,423, 2009 census). Speakers in Viet Nam tend to identify with Tai Dam [blt] and deny they are Red Tai.

Laos

Location: Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Lac Sao sub-district; Luang Namtha province: Luong district; Viengchan province: Kasi district; Houaphan, Louangphabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, and Xiengkhoang provinces.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)
Other Comments: Part of the official Thai ethnic community in Viet Nam. Traditional religion, Buddhist.

Location: Ha Tinh, Hoa Binh, Son La, and Yen Bai provinces; Thanh Hoa province: south of Sam Nuea; Nghe An province: around Qui Chau.