Geko Karen language

Geko is a Karen language of Burma. Yinbaw is reportedly a variety. Speakers of Geko and Yinbaw are ethnically Kayan, as are speakers of Lahta and Padaung.

Kadaw and Taungmying are closely related linguistic varieties.

Distribution

 * northern Kayin State: Thandaunggyi township
 * southern Shan State: Pekhon township
 * Mandalay Region: Yamethin District
 * Bago Region: Taungoo District

Yinbaw (population 7,300 as of 1983) is spoken in eastern Shan State and Kayah State.

Dialects

 * Geker
 * Gekho
 * Thaidai (Htideh)