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Karen S`Gaw Language MP3 New Testament, February 6, 2011
This review is from: Karen S`Gaw Language / Version: United Bible Societies / The S'gaw Karen language also known as S'gaw Kayin is a tonal language spoken by over one million S'gaw Karen people. (MP3 CD)
MP3 New Testametn CD in Karen S`Gaw Language
Language: Karen S`Gaw
Version: United Bible Societies
Available Option: New Testament - Drama
The Karen languages are tonal languages spoken by some three million Karen people. They are of unclear affiliation within the Tibeto-Burman languages. The Karen languages are written using the Burmese script. The three main branches are Sgaw, Pwo, and Pa'o. Karenni (also known Kayah or Red Karen) and Kayan (also known as Padaung) are related to the Sgaw branch. They are almost unique among the Tibeto-Burman languages in having a Subject Verb Object word order; other than Karen and Bai, Tibeto-Burman languages feature a Subject Object Verb order . This is likely due to influence from neighboring Mon and Tai languages. The languages are also considered unusual for not having any Chinese influence.
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