Naga, Makyan

UMN

vigorous

Alternate Names: Lasam, Macham Naga, Makyam, Pongnyun

Dialects: Main dialect variation is between western Makyan villages and Kuku villages. Lexical similarity: 99% with western Makyan, 31%–35% with Ponyo-Gongwang Naga ,, 29%–36% with Leinong Naga ,, 27%–28% with Lao variety of Konyak Naga ,.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Sal
Bodo-Garo-Northern Naga
Northern Naga

Demographics: 4,000 (2008 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Youth also use Burmese [mya]. Older generation also uses Leinong Naga [lzn].

Writing System: Unwritten

Nation of Origin: Myanmar

Other Comments: Endoglossonym: Makyam. Distinct language from Leinong Naga ,, although culturally and geographically related. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.