Chin, Tedim

CTD

developing

Alternate Names: Hai-Dim, Tedim, Tiddim

Dialects: Kamhau (Kamhao, Kamhow), Sokte. Other area Chin languages or dialects are Saizang ,, Teizang ,, and Zou ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Kuki-Chin-Naga
Kuki-Chin
Northern

Demographics: 189,000 in Myanmar (1990). Population total all countries: 344,000. L2 users: Used as L2 in Tiddim political subdivision.

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development: Bible: 1977–2010.

Typology: SOV; negation is marked after the verb.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Zomi may refer to Tedim , or to all Chin groups. Christian.